The governing body of any soil and water conservation district may designate Natural Area Guardians for the purpose of managing natural areas on the Illinois Natural Areas Inventory and natural areas of regional or local significance designated by the governing body within the district. The powers of the Natural Area Guardians shall include the following:
No individual or entity other than a district governing body, as provided in this Section, shall designate Natural Area Guardians.
Natural Area Guardians shall have no power with respect to those areas designated as National Historical Sites or Areas.
70 ILCS 405/22.07b