LAND CONSERVATION FUNDING IN ILLINOIS
Apr
28
2009
28
2009
BY THE ILLINOIS ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL EDUCATION FUND To protect land, water and recreational opportunities, the State of Illinois should create a comprehensive funding strategy to support open space and other land conservation. State budget deficits have forced lawmakers and other officials to make difficult decisions about state spending, and funding for open space has waned in the face of other budgetary priorities.





