Join river enthusiasts and Prairie Rivers Network’s staff and board members for good conversation, food, and fun at our Annual Dinner as we celebrate our rivers and streams. Where: I Hotel and Conference Center, 1900 S. First Street, Champaign, IL 61820 When: Friday, October 11, 2013 Reception – 6:00 pm (music by Tom Turino; kayak […]
Stormwater Conference to Emphasize Working with Nature
The public is invited to attend any part of an all-day, FREE meeting on stormwater management. The Green Infrastructure Conference takes place Tuesday, September 17 from 8:00am-3:30pm at the iHotel Conference Center in Champaign. The conference is sponsored by local government, the University of Illinois, and Prairie Rivers Network. The agenda is as follows: 8:00am – registration […]
Are You Ready to Ramble?????
Rain garden rambling, that is. If you would like to see some real, live rain gardens, please join Prairie Rivers Network staff and members for a bike ride to four Champaign properties. We will meet with residential rain garden owners and talk with City of Champaign staff about the new stormwater utility fee and associated […]
Governor Quinn signs bill to improve access to private lands
Today, Governor Quinn signed into law SB 1042, an important bill to protect private landowners and conservation land trusts who wish to allow public access for outdoor recreation and education. For years, private landowners were exempt from liability, but a 2005 lawsuit over a sledding accident led to the loss of these protections. For fear […]
Restoring America’s River
Using the Water Resources Development Act To Mend the Upper Mississippi River When they return from summer recess, Congress will consider a new Water Resources Development Act to guide the Army Corps of Engineers’ management of the US Inland Waterways System and authorize funds for specific waterways programs and projects. In the past, the Act […]
