Protect Rivers by Reporting Construction Site Runoff

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Help us keep rivers clean by attending our free construction site workshop!

On Saturday, March 14, Prairie Rivers Network and Sierra Club are holding a half-day workshop on how to monitor construction sites for erosion and harmful stormwater runoff. Many of Illinois’ rivers have too much soil in them because storms wash bare soil from construction sites into nearby storm sewers and streams. Developers are supposed to minimize soil loss from construction sites by using various practices, but these practices are often not followed, equipment is not installed or erosion control measures are poorly maintained. Whistleblowers are needed to report erosion problems to developers and government agencies. Most government inspections are triggered by public complaints, so citizen activism can make a difference!

The FREE half-day workshop will take place Saturday, March 14th, from 10:30-3:30 p.m. at Prairie View Education Center in Crystal Lake (McHenry County). Participants will learn about stormwater regulations, erosion control practices, and reporting options. To register, please contact Stacy James at 217-344-2371 by March 12th.