Over 40 organizations signed and sent the following letter to Governor Pritzker’s office letting him know that this issue is urgent and that there is legislation to address it ready to go. With his support, we can gain the votes needed to get this critical legislation passed, protecting Illinois wetlands for generations to come.
Illinois Wetlands Protection Act Letter to Gov. Pritzker
Illinois wetlands are vulnerable because unlike Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin, Illinois lacks a comprehensive state wetlands program. Illinois has already lost 90% of the state’s wetlands since the 1800s.
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