September 8, 2026 - Phil Julius, Director of Operations and Executive Director, and Mitch Lovgren, Natural Resources Manager joined Byers & Co to talk about MCCD Natural Resources and Operations. MCCD currently manages more than 3,800 acres of natural areas, historic sites and recreational property in Macon County. Its mission is not simply to provide parks—it is to acquire, maintain, restore and permanently protect natural and cultural resources. That means every acre requires ongoing management decisions: what gets planted, what gets removed, where fire is used, how wildlife populations are managed, how trails are maintained and how public access is balanced with habitat protection. Listen to the podcast now!

<p>September 8, 2026 - Phil Julius, Director of Operations and Executive Director, and Mitch Lovgren, Natural Resources Manager joined Byers &amp; Co to talk about MCCD Natural Resources and Operations. MCCD currently manages more than 3,800 acres of natural areas, historic sites and recreational property in Macon County. Its mission is not simply to provide parks&mdash;it is to acquire, maintain, restore and permanently protect natural and cultural resources. That means every acre requires ongoing management decisions: what gets planted, what gets removed, where fire is used, how wildlife populations are managed, how trails are maintained and how public access is balanced with habitat protection. Listen to the podcast now!</p>

Byers & Co. has been the staple entertainment of Decatur, IL and the #1 rated morning show for 20 years. Marconi award winning host Brian Byers leads a three-hour whirlwind of news, entertainment, politics, sports, local and national topics, and high profile interviews and guests.