This week Governor Pat Quinn signed the Clean Water Initiative, which will provide financial support for communities in Illinois to improve stormwater, wastewater, and drinking water infrastructure, and be better prepared to cope with the impacts of climate change – increased risk of drought and extreme precipitation.
Recent News
- Aquatic Invasive Species Specialist Greg Hitzroth wins ILMA Lake Guardian Award
- Cooperative Lake Michigan research effort focused on critical management issues and knowledge gaps
- IISG announces intern opportunites with Shedd Aquarium, National Park Service, and Chicago Wilderness
- IISG finds new approaches to help communities and others make informed decisions
- New research predicts potential flooding impacts on critical infrastructure