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Thousands take action to protect Illinois wetlands
On May 22nd the Protect Illinois Waters coalition brought support from Illinoisans all across the state to Springfield calling for action to protect Illinois wetlands.
If we want a greener, healthier world we need to protect our rivers, lakes and streams.
Clean water is vital to ecosystems, to our health, and our quality of life. But too many of our rivers, lakes and streams are vulnerable to pollution. This pollution, along with outdated infrastructure – like lead pipes in our schools – puts our health at risk. We need to work together to protect our waters.
On May 22nd the Protect Illinois Waters coalition brought support from Illinoisans all across the state to Springfield calling for action to protect Illinois wetlands.
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