Clark County Ag Commission approves edited recommendations to protect existing agricultural designations, adds market and ecological criteria The Clark County Agricultural Advisory Commission voted to send edited recommendations on the agricultural resource lands study to the County Council, keeping existing designations in place until a formal designation/desegregation process exists and adding criteria for proximity to markets and ecological benefits. The commission also moved TDR/PDR language into designation criteria and tabled broader "support for farmers" policy until later.

The Clark County Agricultural Advisory Commission is taking bold steps to protect local farms by ensuring existing agricultural designations remain intact while introducing new criteria that prioritize market access and ecological benefits.

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IDNR presents Fox River dam‑removal study; trustees direct staff to focus on culvert option and keep 'keep the dam' as a public alternative IDNR presented a multi‑year Fox River dam study showing safety and ecological benefits from removal, multiple alternatives to maintain the mill race (culvert options were recommended), sediment testing and IEPA permitting as key constraints, and wide cost‑share differences depending on whether the dam is fully removed. Trustees favored Option 6 (straight culvert) but asked staff to include a 'keep dam' option when presenting to the public and to return with a focused comparison.

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has unveiled a game-changing study on the Fox River dam, revealing that full removal could enhance safety and ecology, but crucial constraints like sediment and permitting loom large.

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Wyoming staff propose voluntary Colorado River conservation pilot; committee asks for edits and more study State engineer and attorney generals office presented a draft voluntary conservation pilot to store conserved water (including in Fontenelle Reservoir) and to allow temporary, compensated reductions in consumptive use. The Select Water Committee asked staff to incorporate agency edits, added an annual reporting requirement, and deferred further, a

Wyoming is taking a bold step towards water conservation with a new voluntary pilot program, aiming to protect local rights while participating in multi-state efforts.

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Nassau County officials discuss tree preservation and funding during Imagine Nassau meeting Officials evaluate tree ordinance effectiveness and potential funding for tree planting initiatives.

Nassau County is taking strides in tree preservation, but will they find the funding to support their ambitious plans?

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