“This rule change would limit the state’s ability to enforce levee height limits,” Jennifer Walling, executive director of the Illinois Environmental Council said. “Without oversight, these levees could increase flooding downstream which will not only harm communities, but devastate riparian natural areas and wildlife habitat.”
Pritzker EPA vows to step in as Trump calls for massive cuts to environmental protection
January 5, 2025
As the new top environment cop in Illinois, James Jennings knew coming in his job would be challenging no matter who won the presidential election.