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Outdoors column | Les Winkeler: Direction of IDNR under Pritzker a mystery

by Vicki Horton
September 17, 2023
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It’s been four months since J.B. Pritzker was elected governor of Illinois. , Pritzker took the oath of office on January 14 and didn’t name an IDNR director until February 19. Colleen Callahan, something of an outsider, was nominated on that date. Her term as director officially began on March 1, but Illinois residents still know little about her plan for the agency. And hunters, anglers, hikers, campers, and birders have no idea what direction the Illinois Department of Natural Resources will take during Pritzker’s tenure.

We know Callahan was the director of the USDA Rural Development Program. We do know that she graduated from the University of Illinois’ agriculture program. And we know she ran her own communications consulting firm. In the month since she was named IDNR director, Callahan has given just one media interview that I’m aware of. Granted, taking over a new job is a daunting task. However, you’d think — three weeks in — there would be some media availability … a conference call if nothing else. I’m hoping this isn’t a harbinger of things to come. There was a time when IDNR was the most transparent public agency I’ve ever dealt with. But that goes back to the days of Brent Manning and Jim Edgar. The agency did everything possible to make the directors and biologists available to the media. I think it’s safe to say the agency was never more respected nationally or by the people of Illinois than during that era of openness.

The agency became more opaque during the George Ryan years. All-access to IDNR was cut off during the Rod Blagojevich Inquisition. Former Gov. Pat Quinn and director Marc Miller officially reopened the lines of communication. Still, many IDNR personnel were scarred by the Blagojevich-era rule and reluctant to speak to the media. Things didn’t get appreciably worse during Bruce Rauner’s tenure, but the agency’s transparency certainly didn’t improve. So, two months after her appointment, we don’t know which direction the IDNR will take under the Pritzker administration. There has been some feedback on Callahan’s nomination from local environmentalists. Some in the environmental community are concerned about her ties to agri-business. They are concerned that Callahan’s views might favor agri-business over clean water issues. Conversely, the Sierra Club stated support of Callahan.

There are lots of questions to be answered. How does Callahan expect to deal with the agency’s woeful staffing conditions? Site superintendents are spread entirely too thin. Wildlife and fisheries biologists are being forced to cover several counties. Most counties are without a Conservation Police Officer to call their own. Will Pritzker’s IDNR continue monetizing state parks, or will the state adhere to its mission statements regarding state fish and wildlife areas? What are the new director’s views of Mines and Minerals being under the IDNR umbrella? Will the IDNR under Gov. Pritzker take the endangered species list more seriously than the previous administration? Finally, will IDNR officials and biologists give the green light on a selfish note to discuss real issues with the media? The people have the right to know.

Vicki Horton

Vicki Horton

My name is Vicki Horton. I am a freelance writer who specializes in property, home renovation, and interior decorating topics. I've written hundreds of articles for various publications over the years. I've written on topics such as house flipping, home renovation, property, real estate, remodeling, decorating, and home improvement. I've contributed to several magazines, newspapers, blogs, and online publications. You can reach me at admin@housecarty.com.

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