Water is our most vital resource, and it is threatened daily by emerging contaminants, drought, and aging infrastructure. Often, rural and disadvantaged communities lack the capital for infrastructure improvements needed to stay within drinking water and water discharge limits. To ensure our communities, large and small, have equitable access to affordable clean water, we held […]
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The Plan for Illinois’ Water
March 24, 2020 | Blog Post
It’s been 40 years since the ISWP was updated. Now’s the time to do it!
Supporting the Goals of the Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy
October 14, 2019 | Blog Post
Though the dead zone in the Gulf is devastating, we should also remember that the first waters that are impacted are in our own backyards.
Senator Bennett Talks Conservation Agriculture with Vermilion County Farmer
July 29, 2019 | Blog Post
Sen. Bennett visited Kevin Green’s farm outside Fithian, Illinois to learn about farming practices that protect our water and build soil health.
Year in Review: Heal Land
December 21, 2018 | Blog Post
Healing the land and protecting water was a major focus of the work we accomplished in 2018.
