GUARDIANS OF
SAFET The Illinois Department of Natural Resources are working to keep the state's wildlife and its many residents and visitors safe. BY TERRANCE GEESE
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Lake of Egypt is a private lake where the owners grant you access to the water for an enjoyable lake life. Although the lake is private, the owners, Southern Illinois Power Cooperative, have always enjoyed a close working relationship with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, the protectors of the state’s wildlife and guardians of the safety of outdoorsmen. When you are boating on the waters of Lake of Egypt, especially on a weekend, you will encounter both the lake’s private Lake Patrol and officers of the DNR. Most likely one of those Conservation
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