The Illinois Department of Natural Resources met Sept. 29 to determine any changes to the Endangered Species list.
Here is the meeting's agenda, as provided by the department:
Illinois Department of Natural Resources manages, conserves, preserves and protects Illinois’ natural, recreational and cultural resources. Promotes the education, science and public safety of Illinois’ natural resources for present and future generations.
ILLINOIS ENDANGERED SPECIES PROTECTION BOARD
One Natural Resources Way, Springfield, Illinois 62702 - 1271; dnr.espb@illinois.gov
Avian Endangered Species Technical Advisory Committee (ESTAC) Agenda
September 29, 2016 – 10:00 AM
Illinois Natural History Survey Conference Room
1816 S. Oak Street, Champaign, IL 61820
1. Call to Order, Roll Call of Avian ESTAC Members, and Introduction of Guests
2. Adoption of Agenda
3. Review of Listed Bird Species (Discussion of whether any species should be removed from the Illinois List of Endangered and Threatened Species and whether the status of any species should be changed from Endangered o Threatened or Threatened to Endangered)
4. Discussion of Potential Additions of Bird Species to the Illinois List of Endangered and Threatened Species
5. Approval of Recommendations for Changes to the Avian Section of the Illinois List of Endangered and Threatened Species
6. Assignment of ESTAC Members to Complete Petition Forms for Changes or Additions to the Illinoi List of Endangered and Threatened Species (Petitions to be presented to the Illinois Endangered Species Protection Board for preliminary approval)
7. Public Comment Period (3 minutes per person)
8. Other Business (Topics may be discussed, but no actions can be taken)
9. Adjournment
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