Illinois Department of Natural Resources working on the development of a revised State Water Plan. The public is invited to review the recommendations by the Task Force of each critical issue and provide feedback to ensure that the project is addressing everybody’s most important water-related needs in IL. Virtual public hearings (identical) were held May 25-27 by IDNR at
https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/WaterResources/Pages/StateWaterPlanTaskForce.aspx
Prior to the Live Meetings, DNR suggest that you listen to the Recorded Summary to obtain a brief overview about each of the 13 identified critical issues. The presentation has been provided in both a video or slideshow format to allow viewing options.
Recorded Summary Video Link: View Download
Recorded Summary Slideshow Link: Link
Eric Freyfogle, Research Professor of Law, Swanlund Chair Emeritus, University of Illinois College of Law at Champaign, IL has offered his public comments for viewing. Download his comments here.
You can use the following public survey links to provide comments and input into the State Water Plan development. Public comments can be submitted through June 18, 2021 using the survey platform or by sending comments or survey responses to the email address below.
Public Survey: link
Email link for any comments: dnr.owrplanning@illinois.gov
The Kishwaukee river in Marengo Township is a beautiful yet underused asset for the residents of the area.
The township is a haven for outdoor recreation w/plenty of county hiking areas, rural roads for biking, however the Kishwaukee is undeveloped for canoeing or kayaking and could help the economic development and healthy opportunities for everyone involved
Thanks, Robert. The Kishwaukee sounds like a lovely place. I hope you submit your comments to IDNR.
The Kish that runs through Marengo Township is a beautiful stretch of river. It would be great for it to be open to more recreational non-motorized boaters for recreation in our area. The closest water recreation, either east or west, is at least a 20-40 minute drive away.
Be sure to provide your comments:
You can use the following public survey links to provide comments and input into the State Water Plan development. Public comments can be submitted through June 18, 2021 using the survey platform or by sending comments or survey responses to the email address below.
Public Survey: link
Email link for any comments: dnr.owrplanning@illinois.gov
The Kishwaukee River runs through McHenry County/Marengo. It is a beautiful stretch of river that meanders quietly through the valley on the north side of town. It’s a lovely stretch of protected area with many animals and birds making it their home. Many from the community would appreciate having it open for use by non-motorized craft.
Linda,
Please note, our post was to alert people to the opportunity to provide comments — you’re comments need to go to IDNR:
You can use the following public survey links to provide comments and input into the State Water Plan development. Public comments can be submitted through June 18, 2021 using the survey platform or by sending comments or survey responses to the email address below.
Email link for any comments: dnr.owrplanning@illinois.gov