CONCLUSION
Wetland regulation
in Illinois is complex. There are, however, four basic precautionary
steps persons may follow to ensure they will remain in compliance
with the major wetland regulations:
- If persons
believe that an activity with which they are involved is going
to affect a wetland, they should contact their local USACE
District Office to inquire about a permit. If a permit has
not already been secured and is needed, they should cease the
activity and seek a permit.
- If persons
are uncertain about the presence of a wetland on their property,
or if one will potentially be affected by a proposed project,
they should contact the local USDA/NRCS District
Office or a qualified private environmental consulting firm
and request a certified delineation confirm the location and classification
of any wetlands present.
- An individual
or organization pursuing state funds for a project should contact
the funding state agency or IDNR
to determine if the project must comply with the IWPA, and if
they should take steps to develop a compensation plan.
- If persons
are involved in an activity occurring in a wetland located in
a floodplain or a public body of water, they should contact Wetland regulations
are tools that allow federal and state governments to protect the wetland
resources of Illinois. They are not, however, the only option for improving
the status of Illinois wetlands. In fact, individuals who wish to become
more actively involved in wetlands protection efforts have a variety of
options available.
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Resource Waters | Swampbuster
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Interagency Wetlands Policy Act of 1989
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Rivers, Lakes & Streams Act
| Wetland Detmermination & Delineations
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