Public Policy Symposium on Illinois River March 7th

Public Policy Symposium on
“Protecting the IL River … A Time for Action!”
When: March 7 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Where: Gateway Building on Peoria riverfront
What: Public Policy Symposium -- "Protecting the Illinois River...A Time for ACTION!" A group of federal and state governmental officials along with key Illinois River stakeholders will meet to consider progress made on the Illinois River Watershed; how the Illinois River restoration project can follow a national model; and the framework for a legislative strategy to pursue ecosystem restoration monies.

Sponsors: The Dirksen Congressional Center and the Institute for Principled Leadership in Public Service at Bradley University

Speakers include:
1:10 - Congressman Ray LaHood - "The Importance of Protecting the Illinois River"

1:20 - Michael Reuter, Director of Conservation Programs, CentralRegion - The Nature Conservancy, “Preserving the Illinois River: Progress and Opportunities"

1:40 - Col. Robert A Sinkler, Commander and District Engineer, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - "Interagency Integrated Water Resources Management & the Illinois River Watershed"

2:45 - April Gromnicki, Director of Ecosystem Restoration, NationalAudubon Society - "The Everglades Restoration Project as a National Model"

3:20 - Lt. Governor Pat Quinn - "Why We Must Partner to Protect the Illinois River for Future Generations"