Some of the peripheral or buffer lands and buildings under the jurisdiction of IDNR can be made available for selected uses without adverse impacts to conservation of their natural resources or management of recreational programs. Such leases are accomplished at market value or for alternative considerations, subject to Statutory limitations and conditions. Questions regarding specific lease opportunities may be directed to the site superintendent or to the Division of Concession and Lease Management . As a major land holder in Illinois, IDNR has an obligation to try to accommodate necessary utility developments which must cross state property. This is done in a manner which does not destroy the conservation and recreation values of the lands involved.
All rights of way are subject to environmental reviews and to a standardized fee structure.
Questions or proposals may be directed to the site superintendent or to the Division of Concession and Lease Management . Neighboring land owners or other public agencies occasionally need temporary use of IDNR lands for construction access, resource management activities, or other one-time uses. If this can be accomplished without damage to the resources or programs managed by IDNR, permits are issued at no charge to accommodate these needs as a good-neighbor policy. Requests for land use permits may be directed to the site superintendent or to the Division of Concession and Lease Management . The information provided is by necessity general in nature.