Marc Miller
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Springfield,
IL
USA
Biographical Sketch: Marc Miller was appointed director of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) by Governor Pat Quinn in February 2009. Miller has focused on professional management and science-based decision making at the IDNR, restoring communication with agency constituents, and working with a broad-based coalition of natural resources supporters to win approval of a sustainable funding initiative for the IDNR. During Miller’s tenure, the IDNR has developed new programs for youth involvement in outdoor activities, provided for increased public access to outdoor recreation opportunities, and advanced natural resources and recreation-based economic development and job-creation programs. Miller has served as Commissioner and State Delegation chair on the Great Lakes Commission, has represented Illinois as a board member and committee chair with the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, has served as president/board member of the Midwest Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies, and serves as chairman of the board of the Illinois Conservation Foundation. Miller has received numerous conservation and natural resources awards from organizations including the Illinois Chapter of Ducks Unlimited, Pheasants Forever, Friends of Wildlife Prairie Park, United Bowhunters of Illinois, Migratory Waterfowl Hunters, Inc., and Friends of the Fox River. Miller, who grew up in Mattoon, Illinois, received his B.A. in Political Science from Eastern Illinois University and his M.A. in Environmental Administration from the University of Illinois Springfield. Prior to joining the IDNR, Director Miller served as Senior Policy Advisor in the Office of Lt. Governor Pat Quinn (June 2004-February 2009); Watershed Organizer for Prairie Rivers Network (May 1999-May 2004), and Environmental Compliance Specialist/Intern for Kal Kan Foods, Inc. (May 1998-April 1999). He also served as a research and production intern in the CNN Environmental Unit in 1995 and as an intern/volunteer for the Illinois Environmental Council in 1993-94. Miller is an avid sportsman and conservationist, and enjoys Illinois’ outdoors heritage. When time permits, he likes to fly fish; waterfowl, upland and deer hunt; shoot sporting clays, paddle canoes, bird watch and hike.
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Introducing the Landscape Conservation Cooperatives Council -- an international stakeholder working group in support of the Landscape Conservation Cooperatives Network