IDNR
Task Force Looking for Public Input in Ongoing State Water Plan
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[May 24, 2021]
The Illinois Department of Natural
Resources (IDNR) has announced a second round of three public
meetings as the State Water Plan Task Force continues to revise the
state’s outdated water plan. The live question and answer sessions,
which will be held virtually, are slated for May 25, 26 and 27.
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“IDNR, along with other members of the State Water Plan Task
Force, are again asking for public input to gather feedback on
the state’s draft water plan so far, as well as answer any
questions stakeholders may have concerning draft recommendations
developed at this stage,” said Colleen Callahan, director, IDNR.
“Agencies included in the task force are on track to revise our
current, 40-year-old water plan at the end of this year. To
ensure the drafted plan recommendations make sense to all
stakeholders, we need honest and abundant feedback.”
The meetings will be held at varying times to maximize public
participation. Each meeting will cover the same information,
allowing participants to choose the day and time which best
accommodates their schedules.
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Further, while the introduction and wrap-up sections of the
meetings are open to all meeting attendees, breakout sessions
will be provided to allow for discussion of specific issues.
Attendees will have the opportunity to choose which breakout
session they prefer and may enter and leave breakout sessions at
their discretion so that they may attend multiple sessions.
Virtual meeting dates and times are as follows:
• Tuesday, May 25 at 6 p.m.
• Wednesday, May 26 at 2 p.m.
• Thursday, May 27 at 10 a.m.
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Links to each meeting, call-in numbers and meeting passcodes, and a recorded
presentation outlining the draft water plan can be found at
https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/
WaterResources/Pages/StateWaterPlan
TaskForce.aspx. It is recommended participants review the recorded
presentation prior to the virtual meetings so they can have questions and
comments prepared in advance. Additionally, links to meeting recordings will be
posted for anyone who was unable to attend the virtual meetings.
Finally, anyone who wishes to provide additional comments and input to the State
Water Plan Task Force may do so by emailing
DNR.OWRPlanning@Illinois.gov
by June 30, 2021.
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