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Starved Rock Sand Mine

In this photo taken Jan. 11, 2012, the Illinois River flows past the east entrance to Starved Rock State Park near Ottawa, Ill.

Tammy Webber

Starved Rock Sand Mine

In this photo taken Jan. 11, 2012, the Illinois River flows past the east entrance to Starved Rock State Park near Ottawa, Ill.

Tammy Webber

How climate change affects the IL Department of Natural Resources

The new Acting Director of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Natalie Phelps Finnie, tells us how climate change intersects with her work. Host: Lisa Labuz; Reporter: Lauren Frost, Melba Laura

In this photo taken Jan. 11, 2012, the Illinois River flows past the east entrance to Starved Rock State Park near Ottawa, Ill.

Tammy Webber

   

The new Acting Director of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Natalie Phelps Finnie, tells us how climate change intersects with her work.

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