{"id":1059,"date":"2026-07-06T15:17:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T20:17:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.tricountyrpc.org\/?page_id=1059"},"modified":"2026-10-21T16:02:48","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T21:02:48","slug":"water-supply-planning","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/staging.tricountyrpc.org\/index.php\/tri-county-regional-planning-commission\/envrionment-planning\/water-supply-planning\/","title":{"rendered":"Water Supply Planning"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1059_838967-46, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1059_838967-46[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1059_838967-46\"]{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);text-align:center;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-xxl, 4rem);line-height:1.1;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:Lexend;border-bottom:0px solid var(--global-palette5, 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Resources<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/nav>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1059_7803c7-6d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1059_7803c7-6d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1059_7803c7-6d\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:'Atkinson Hyperlegible';border-top:5px solid var(--global-palette5, #4A5568);border-left:0px solid var(--global-palette5, #4A5568);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1059_7803c7-6d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1059_7803c7-6d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1059_7803c7-6d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1059_7803c7-6d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1059_7803c7-6d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1059_7803c7-6d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1059_7803c7-6d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1059_7803c7-6d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1059_7803c7-6d\"]{border-top:5px solid var(--global-palette5, #4A5568);border-left:0px solid var(--global-palette5, #4A5568);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1059_7803c7-6d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1059_7803c7-6d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1059_7803c7-6d\"]{border-top:5px solid var(--global-palette5, #4A5568);border-left:0px solid var(--global-palette5, #4A5568);}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1059_7803c7-6d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-5-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1059_7803c7-6d\">In 2006, Governor Rod Blagojevich issued Executive Order 2006-01 directing the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) to conduct statewide and regional water supply planning. To carry out this directive, IDNR partnered with the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission (Tri-County) and the Illinois State Water Survey (ISWS) in 2014 to begin water supply planning for the seven-county Middle Illinois Basin region, including LaSalle, Livingston, Marshall, Peoria, Putnam, Stark, and Woodford Counties.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1059_0d5ed8-cc > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1059_0d5ed8-cc > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1059_0d5ed8-cc > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1059_0d5ed8-cc > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1059_0d5ed8-cc > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 2fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1059_0d5ed8-cc > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1059_0d5ed8-cc alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-right-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1059_455c7d-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1059_455c7d-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1059_455c7d-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1059_455c7d-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1059_455c7d-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1059_455c7d-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1059_455c7d-20{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1059_455c7d-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1059_455c7d-20 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1059_455c7d-20\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kadence-column1059_87c89f-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1059_87c89f-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1059_87c89f-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1059_87c89f-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1059_87c89f-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1059_87c89f-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1059_87c89f-77{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1059_87c89f-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1059_87c89f-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1059_87c89f-77\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image1059_8b5347-62 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1059_8b5347-62\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"470\" height=\"461\" src=\"http:\/\/staging.tricountyrpc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Middle-Illinois-Water-Supply-Region.jpg\" alt=\"Map of the Middle Illinois Basin Priority Planning Area, including LaSalle, Livingston, Marshall, Peoria, Putnam, Stark, and Woodford counties. The map shows county boundaries, major rivers, major sand and gravel aquifers, and shallow bedrock aquifers.\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1370\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.tricountyrpc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Middle-Illinois-Water-Supply-Region.jpg 470w, https:\/\/staging.tricountyrpc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Middle-Illinois-Water-Supply-Region-300x294.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 470px) 100vw, 470px\" \/><figcaption>Middle Illinois Basin Priority Planning Area<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column1059_195bae-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1059_195bae-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1059_195bae-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1059_195bae-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1059_195bae-ce 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1059_055825-af > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-left:5px solid var(--global-palette5, #4A5568);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:flex-start;}.kt-row-column-wrap > .kadence-column1059_055825-af{align-self:center;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column1059_055825-af{align-self:auto;}.kt-inner-column-height-full:not(.kt-has-1-columns) > .wp-block-kadence-column.kadence-column1059_055825-af > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1059_055825-af\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1\" style=\"color:#264989;font-size:32px\">Water Supply Planning Phases<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1059_fbb7eb-20, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1059_fbb7eb-20[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1059_fbb7eb-20\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:'Atkinson Hyperlegible';color:#264989;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1059_fbb7eb-20 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1059_fbb7eb-20[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1059_fbb7eb-20\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1059_fbb7eb-20 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1059_fbb7eb-20[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1059_fbb7eb-20\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1059_fbb7eb-20 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1059_fbb7eb-20\">Since 2014, Tri-County, in partnership with IDNR and ISWS, has led regional water supply planning efforts throughout the Middle Illinois Basin.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1059_19100b-3a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1059_19100b-3a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1059_19100b-3a\"]{margin-right:0px;text-align:left;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:'Atkinson Hyperlegible';color:#264989;border-left:0px solid var(--global-palette5, #4A5568);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1059_19100b-3a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1059_19100b-3a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1059_19100b-3a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1059_19100b-3a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1059_19100b-3a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1059_19100b-3a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1059_19100b-3a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1059_19100b-3a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1059_19100b-3a\"]{border-left:0px solid var(--global-palette5, #4A5568);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1059_19100b-3a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1059_19100b-3a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1059_19100b-3a\"]{border-left:0px solid var(--global-palette5, #4A5568);}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1059_19100b-3a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1059_19100b-3a\">Water supply planning helps ensure that communities have a reliable and sustainable water supply to support public health, environmental resources, and economic vitality. While water quality remains an important consideration, these efforts focus primarily on understanding and managing water quantity to meet current and future needs.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1059_8843b1-e5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1059_8843b1-e5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1059_8843b1-e5\"]{font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:'Atkinson Hyperlegible';color:#264989;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1059_8843b1-e5 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1059_8843b1-e5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1059_8843b1-e5\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1059_8843b1-e5 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1059_8843b1-e5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1059_8843b1-e5\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1059_8843b1-e5 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1059_8843b1-e5\">Planning for the Middle Illinois Basin was completed through three phases, with each phase building upon the findings and recommendations of the previous effort.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1059_fba010-c9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1059_fba010-c9 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1059_fba010-c9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1059_fba010-c9 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1059_fba010-c9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 2fr) minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1059_fba010-c9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1059_fba010-c9 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-left-golden kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1059_85b10c-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-right:5px solid var(--global-palette5, #4A5568);}.kadence-column1059_85b10c-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1059_85b10c-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1059_85b10c-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1059_85b10c-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1059_85b10c-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1059_85b10c-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1059_85b10c-bf{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1059_85b10c-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-right:5px solid var(--global-palette5, #4A5568);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1059_85b10c-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-right:5px solid var(--global-palette5, #4A5568);flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1059_85b10c-bf\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2\" style=\"color:#264989;margin-right:0;margin-left:1.83rem;font-size:32px\">Phase I: Public Outreach and Collaboration<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1059_777b0c-a2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1059_777b0c-a2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1059_777b0c-a2\"]{margin-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:'Atkinson Hyperlegible';color:#264989;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1059_777b0c-a2 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1059_777b0c-a2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1059_777b0c-a2\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1059_777b0c-a2 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1059_777b0c-a2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1059_777b0c-a2\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1059_777b0c-a2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1059_777b0c-a2\">Phase I focused on building a foundation for regional water supply planning through extensive public outreach, education, and stakeholder engagement. Residents, businesses, agricultural interests, utilities, local governments, and resource professionals were invited to identify water-related concerns, opportunities, and priorities. This phase helped establish a shared understanding of regional water resources and identified topics requiring further study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3\" style=\"color:#264989;margin-right:0;margin-left:1.83rem;font-size:32px\">Phase II: Recommendations<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1059_353f8f-cf, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1059_353f8f-cf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1059_353f8f-cf\"]{margin-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);text-align:left;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:'Atkinson Hyperlegible';color:#264989;border-left:0px solid var(--global-palette5, #4A5568);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1059_353f8f-cf mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1059_353f8f-cf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1059_353f8f-cf\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1059_353f8f-cf img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1059_353f8f-cf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1059_353f8f-cf\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1059_353f8f-cf, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1059_353f8f-cf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1059_353f8f-cf\"]{border-left:0px solid var(--global-palette5, #4A5568);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1059_353f8f-cf, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1059_353f8f-cf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1059_353f8f-cf\"]{border-left:0px solid var(--global-palette5, #4A5568);}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1059_353f8f-cf wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1059_353f8f-cf\">Phase II evaluated existing and future water supply conditions across the Middle Illinois Basin. Technical analyses examined water availability, projected demand, infrastructure, conservation opportunities, drought preparedness, and other factors influencing long-term water sustainability. The phase culminated in a series of recommendations intended to support a reliable and sustainable water future for the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-4\" style=\"color:#264989;margin-left:1.83rem;font-size:32px\">Phase II: Implementation<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1059_e5308c-cc, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1059_e5308c-cc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1059_e5308c-cc\"]{margin-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:'Atkinson Hyperlegible';color:#264989;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1059_e5308c-cc mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1059_e5308c-cc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1059_e5308c-cc\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1059_e5308c-cc img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1059_e5308c-cc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1059_e5308c-cc\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1059_e5308c-cc wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1059_e5308c-cc\">Phase III focused on advancing implementation of the recommendations developed during Phase II. Efforts included expanding public education and outreach, developing planning tools and technical resources, identifying funding and assistance opportunities, and strengthening regional coordination around water resource management. The phase also emphasized watershed and wetland planning, municipal water system information, and the creation of publicly accessible resources to support informed decision-making by communities, agencies, and stakeholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5\" style=\"color:#264989;margin-left:1.83rem;font-size:32px\">Looking Ahead<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1059_b06061-0e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1059_b06061-0e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1059_b06061-0e\"]{margin-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:'Atkinson Hyperlegible';color:#264989;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1059_b06061-0e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1059_b06061-0e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1059_b06061-0e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1059_b06061-0e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1059_b06061-0e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1059_b06061-0e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1059_b06061-0e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1059_b06061-0e\">Together, the three phases established a comprehensive framework for understanding regional water resources, addressing future challenges and opportunities, and supporting ongoing collaboration throughout the Middle Illinois Basin. These efforts provide communities, decision-makers, and resource managers with the information and tools needed to help ensure a sustainable water future for the region.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column1059_f2b2f3-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1059_f2b2f3-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1059_f2b2f3-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1059_f2b2f3-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1059_f2b2f3-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1059_f2b2f3-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1059_f2b2f3-66{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1059_f2b2f3-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1059_f2b2f3-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1059_f2b2f3-66\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image1059_262ece-eb .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1059_262ece-eb\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"487\" height=\"726\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.tricountyrpc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Map-of-Water-Supply-Regions-1.png\" alt=\"Map of Illinois showing the boundaries of the 11 water supply regions: Rock River, North-Eastern Illinois, Spoon River\/Lamoine River, Middle Illinois, Kankakee Subregion, East Central Illinois, Lower Illinois River, Kaskaskia River, Wabash\/Ohio River, American Bottoms, and Big Muddy River.\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-1369\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.tricountyrpc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Map-of-Water-Supply-Regions-1.png 487w, https:\/\/staging.tricountyrpc.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Map-of-Water-Supply-Regions-1-201x300.png 201w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 487px) 100vw, 487px\" \/><figcaption>State of Illinois Water Supply Regions<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Water Supply Planning In 2006, Governor Rod Blagojevich issued Executive Order 2006-01 directing the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) to conduct statewide and regional water supply planning. 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