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This bill appropriates $1,500,000 from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to conduct a comprehensive study of the Kaskaskia River watershed. The study will be conducted in collaboration with the United States Army Corps of Engineers, a federal agency known for its expertise in water resources management and environmental engineering. The legislation specifies that the full amount of $1,500,000 may be used, or a lesser amount if necessary, to support this research initiative. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, which provides a clear timeline for the implementation of the appropriation. The purpose of the study is likely to assess the environmental, ecological, and potentially economic aspects of the Kaskaskia River watershed, which could inform future water resource management, conservation efforts, or infrastructure planning in the region.

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2622&GAID=18&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=114&GA=104