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Endangered Species Protection Board Quarterly Meetings

The Board is required to hold meetings no less often than quarterly. Meetings of the Illinois Endangered Species Protection Board comply with the Illinois Open Meetings Act. In addition to attending meetings in person, members of the public can attend Board meetings remotely via Webex. The link for joining a meeting will be posted on the Board’s website prior to each meeting.

2025 Quarterly Meetings

Meeting Date Time Location
205 21 February 10 am IDNR, Springfield, IL
206 23 May 10 am IDNR, Springfield, IL
207 22 August 10 am IDNR, Springfield, IL
208 14 November 10 am IDNR, Springfield, IL

If anyone has reason to address the Board as an individual agenda item, the Board requires advance notification of at least 30 days prior to a scheduled meeting of such intent, including an advance written copy of the matter to be presented. Without an advance copy of such presentations, the Board cannot make on-the-spot evaluations concerning any matter and will not be able to formally act on that matter during the current meeting. Each meeting agenda also includes a public comment period.

These meetings will be accessible to handicapped individuals in compliance with all pertinent state and federal laws upon notification of anticipated attendance. Handicapped persons planning to attend and needing special accommodations should contact, either by email or letter, Endangered Species Protection Board, One Natural Resources Way, Springfield, IL 62702-1271, dnr.espb@illinois.gov, at least one week prior to a meeting to inform of their anticipated attendance.

Equal opportunity to participate in programs of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and Illinois Endangered Species Protection Board is available to all individuals regardless of race, gender, national origin, disability, age, religion, or other non-merit factors. If you believe you have been discriminated against, contact the Equal Employment Opportunity Officer, IDNR, One Natural Resources Way, Springfield, IL 62702-1271; 217/785- 0067; TTY 217/782-9175