12 Oct 2016

Starved Rock Visitors Can Expect Big Crowds Again this Weekend

By Chris Young

Annual Fall Colors Weekend Event is Oct. 15-16

 

UTICA, IL – It will be another busy weekend at Starved Rock State Park near Utica for the site’s annual Fall ...

26 Oct 2015

Search Continues for Missing Rock Island Man

By Chris Young

ROCK ISLAND - The search continues for a man missing since Saturday night on the Mississippi River near Rock Island.

Mark A. Bower, 48 of Rock Island, was reported missing by friends who could not find Bower aboard the boat. He was last seen aboard when the 37-foot craft passed Andalusia Island on the way to Sunset Marina.

Surface and sonar searches started immediately after notification and continue, weather-permitting.

Responding agencies include, the Illinois Conservation Police, U.S. Coast Guard, Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Rock Island County Sheriff, Rock Island Fire Department and Davenport Fire Department.

06 Apr 2015

ENTICE (Environment and Nature Training Institute for Conservation Education) Workshop May 2

By Chris Young

Course Name: Using Children's Nonfiction in PreK-2nd Grade Science

Location: Western Illinois University Moline Campus, Moline

Date: May 2, 2015

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Join us for this workshop dedicated to showing early childhood educators (grades prekindergarten through three) how you can use children's nonfiction to help your students learn about Illinois fish and wildlife while meeting Common Core State Standards that emphasize nonfiction. We'll investigate field guides and incorporate resources from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) as well. Poetry from "science poets" will be discussed, and we'll demonstrate how children can make an informational book, using observations and the field guides. Led by Dr. Jean Mendoza of the University of Illinois' Illinois Early Learning Project, you'll take away resources, ideas and experiences that can be incorporated instantly into your curriculum. This workshop is part of the ENTICE (Environment and Nature Training Institute for Conservation Education) program from the IDNR. Register at https://www.enticeworkshops.com. Professional Development Hours are available.
22 Sep 2014

Man charged in timber theft case in Rock Island County

By Chris Young

Rock Island County, Illinois: Benjamin R. Wynn of Milan has been charged in Rock Island County with two felony counts including Theft by Deceptive Practice and Theft-Failure to Pay Timber Grower. They are Class 3 and Class 4 felonies.

Illinois Conservation Police investigated the complaint against Wynn in April 2014. After purchasing and harvesting timber in Illinois City, Wynne allegedly sold the same logs to three different individuals. The investigation also determined that Wynn was not licensed to purchase timber in Illinois.

Any individual who purchases timber for the purpose of sawing trees into lumber for processing or for resale must have a Timber Buyer's License issued by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. The Illinois Conservation Police encourage landowners to confirm the individual has a Timber Buyer's License. It is also recommended any contracts or agreements regarding the cutting, selling, and/ or purchasing of timber be documented in a writing.

Anyone with questions or additional information regarding the investigation should contact the Illinois Conservation Police at (217) 782-6431.

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