Streams Act News Today

If the Department of Natural Resources opened up waterways, riverbanks would be ripped up for piers and docks. Lights and porta-potties would be needed.

For decades, the department and many local law enforcement agencies have erroneously sided with landowners who want to keep the public far from their private lands.

A Mark Twain quote from his book, Life on the Mississippi. “The Mississippi Valley is as reposeful as a dreamland, nothing worldly about it . . . nothing to hang a fret or a worry upon."

A bill is currently in front of the Illinois General Assembly that would amend the Rivers. Lakes and Streams Act to provide public access to private waterways.

A bill is currently in front of the Illinois General Assembly that would amend the Rivers. Lakes and Streams Act to provide public access to private waterways.

While two state representatives are seeking funding to repair Cornwall Creek Dam, the DNR is looking into options for public safety.

Developers and landowners say broad definitions of protected wetlands infringe on private land rights and hinder development.

In addition to the Great Lakes, Michigan houses over 11,000 inland lakes with the most common lake names being Silver Lake, Indian Lake, and Long Lake.

In addition to the Great Lakes, Michigan houses over 11,000 inland lakes with the most common lake names being Silver Lake, Indian Lake, and Long Lake.

In addition to the Great Lakes, Michigan houses over 11,000 inland lakes with the most common lake names being Silver Lake, Indian Lake, and Long Lake.