Illinois Finalizes Deal for Land Near Joliet Needed for Stalled Invasive Carp Prevention Project

Illinois finalizes deal for land near Joliet needed for stalled invasive carp prevention project

The state of Illinois on Friday finalized its acquisition of a 50-acre piece of land needed for a project to protect the Great Lakes from invasive carp, construction that has drawn the support of both Gov. JB Pritzker and President Donald Trump. “This is something that we’ve been waiting for for over a decade,” Marc Smith, policy director for the National Wildlife Federation, said. “It’s very good progress.”  The state earlier this year postpone…

Illinois advances with land acquisition for Brandon Road Interbasin Project

The State of Illinois has completed the acquisition of a nearly 50-acre parcel in Will County, crucial for advancing the Brandon Road Interbasin Project. This federal initiative aims to prevent invasive carp from entering the Great Lakes. The land, which includes riverbed access for the Brandon Road lock, was donated by Midwest Generation LLC.Governor JB Pritzker emphasized the importance of protecting the Great Lakes ecosystem: "Millions of peo…