I L L I N O I S
State Fish: Bluegill
State Bird: Cardinal
State Tree: White Oak
State Flower: Violet
When it comes to boating, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources says:
“Our mission is to manage, protect and sustain Illinois’ natural and cultural resources; provide resource-compatible recreational opportunities and to promote natural resource-related issues for the public’s safety and education.” Illinois Department of Natural Resources The Illinois DNR supports opportunities for safe and enjoyable recreational boating on its waterways.
Within the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, the Illinois Division of Fisheries’ mission is “to demonstrate leadership through education and scientifically-based management for the protection, restoration and enhancement of fisheries and other aquatic resources, and promotion of responsible utilization in Lake Michigan, Reservoirs, Impoundments, and Streams.”
Illinois is a state that offers a wide range of boating and fishing from the great Lake Michigan to many inland rivers and lakes. Down below you will find a link to the welcoming Illinois State Parks.