IL HR0101

Urges Illinois to increase efforts to conserve the state's land, rivers, and lakes in partnership with federal and local governments, private sector, schools, students, farmers, ranchers, and fishing communities.

Emphasizes conservation should improve access to nature for all Illinois residents, especially communities historically lacking access to natural spaces.

Requires conservation efforts to protect private property rights and traditional land uses while enabling landowners to pass working land to future generations.

Highlights Illinois' conservation leadership, including over 130 state parks, five million acres of forested land (83% privately owned), and over two billion trees.

Recognizes Pontiac Township High School's Operation Endangered Species program, which raised $100,000 and successfully reintroduced the Alligator Snapping Turtle to its natural habitat in cooperation with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.