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On September 15, 2001 the
IL CPOs support all volunteers around Illinois and
their mission to educate the public about the natural resources of the State
of Illinois. Our primary mission is to protect the natural resources of
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Hofmann
Dam River Rats hosted, coordinated, and presented Meet Your River Day. The
Village of Riverside allowed them the use of their park at no charge. Hoffman
dam river rats hosted the annual meet The River Day Festival on the Des
Plaines River in Cook County. The area was sponsored and supported by
area sportsmen clubs and local volunteers. The IL Conservation Police were
also present with the CPO Lodge Educational Trailer, which allowed area
youngsters the opportunity to see a variety of Illinois wildlife
preserved by donated mounts.
The IDNR fisheries division was on hand to offer a free fish shocking demonstration,
which helps the IDNR accurately determine the success of
the
state's fish stocking efforts in the Des Plaines River. The annual event
promotes the outdoor recreational opportunities available to the young
people and their parents through hands-on experiences such as canoeing
and casting contests.
the
state through education and safety, and would like to bring our various
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2005, Illinois Conservation Police Lodge #146