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Protecting clean water in Illinois is essential to community, economic and ecosystem health. Illinois has abundant water resources: there are over 119,000 miles of streams within Illinois’ borders; 900 miles of large rivers form our western, eastern, and southern borders; there are more than 91,000 freshwater lakes and ponds in Illinois; and ...
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Current Infrastructure and Planning Laws. Existing clean...
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2 days ago · Recreational anglers rely on clean water to fish Outdoor recreation. Clean water is a lynchpin of an outdoor recreation economy that creates 4.3 million jobs and generates $689 billion in consumer spending annually. Polling shows that 92 percent of hunters and anglers support clean water protections.
Mar 4, 2024 · The lakes, rivers, and streams of Illinois are places of beauty. They’re also essential to life. Without clean water, there are no picnics on the beach, no fishing or taking the boat out, no geese paddling or ducks dabbling, and in worst-case scenarios, no water coming out of the faucet whenever you turn the handle.
Current Infrastructure and Planning Laws. Existing clean water laws should be fully implemented, enforced and adequate public access to decision making processes should be provided. Several changes to Illinois laws, policy and regulations regarding water resources are required to increase the ability of affected citizens to enforce the law, to ...
Jun 20, 2023 · 312-353-5069. CHICAGO (July 8, 2021) – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hosted a community roundtable with organizers representing Chicago, Illinois, to highlight the experience of local communities with lead in drinking water. This roundtable discussion is one of ten being held with communities across the country.
Feb 20, 2024 · These projects will ensure Illinois has the resources it needs to preserve our lakes, rivers, and streams, and provide clean water for decades to come." “In 2024, every family should have access to clean drinking water and safe water infrastructure,” said Rep. Nikki Budzinski. “As communities in my district continue to struggle with the ...
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Feb 24, 2023 · “That’s why I was proud to support the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which will provide $104 million for communities across Illinois to upgrade their wastewater and stormwater infrastructure. These projects will ensure Illinois has the resources it needs to preserve our lakes, rivers, and streams, and provide clean water for decades to come."
