The budget impasse in Springfield is starting to take its toll on many, many agencies and entities that rely on state funding.

Some are becoming so severe they are forcing major cuts and even some face shutdowns. DNR Conservation Police Officer John Williamson says the budget impasse is leaving their offices facing "ridiculous" alternatives to basic tasks.

Williamson notes, tightening their belts and making the most of every dollar is nothing new for the Department of Natural Resources, but this is something they've never experienced before.

Williamson says a lack of enforcement from a Department of Natural Resources presence means no boats on Clinton Lake or anyother body of water. He says that means when accidents happen, fire protection districts or County sheriff's deputies taking care of those calls.

He hopes it does not come to that, but wouldn't say it is not a possibility at this point.