ILLINOIS DNR TO OFFER AGRICULTURAL LEASES FOR CONSERVATION AND RECREATION: BIDS OPEN THIS FALL

(SPRINGFIELD) The Illinois Department of Natural Resources will accept sealed bids this fall for about 30 agricultural lease contracts for crop years 2025 through 2029. The agency utilizes agricultural leases as a tool to support wildlife populations and recreational opportunities at sites owned or managed by the State DNR. The leases developed under the program will improve soil health, minimize soil erosion, and improve water quality.