You're Invited to the Des Plaines River Watershed Meeting!

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Join us to hear from a panel of lake associations about what practices they are using to manage their lakes and share your story!

There are approximately 143 lakes greater than 6 acres in size in the Des Plaines River Watershed. Out of those 143, 78 lakes have had water quality assessments, and 60 of those are considered "impaired" by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA).

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Meeting Topics of Discussion

  • Lakes management plans & programs
  • Water quality of our lakes
  • Monitoring your lake & mitigating impairments