DRAFT Constituent Letter to Legislators Version:1.0
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DRAFT Constituent Letter to Legislators
Dear Senator / Representative X,
Please support the Illinois Department of Natural Resources
(IDNR.) As a constituent, I can tell you it is an important resource
to our state and to me personally (add personal story here if
desired.)
Over the past decade, IDNR's budget has been cut in half.
Because of these cuts, the only way that IDNR has been able to keep
state parks open and continue vital programs that protect our water
supply, public safety, and wildlife has been to rely on a number of
dedicated funds. Many of these funds were intended to support
specific programs or functions which were sacrificed for the purpose
of supporting core operations. The balances in these funds have been
depleted. Core operations will cease without a plan towards
sustainability.
Illinois citizens need a strong Department of Natural Resources.
In cities and small towns, in suburbs and rural areas, we count on
IDNR to protect our water supply, ensure public safety and provide
disaster assistance, safeguard our natural resources, and provide
quality outdoor experiences that are important to local economies and
quality of life.
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