Draft Restoration Plan and Environmental Assessment for the 2010 Lockport Oil Spill

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency are seeking public input on a Draft Restoration Plan/Environmental Assessment for the 2010 Lockport Oil Spill. The plan describes efforts to acquire land for conservation, restore and create habitat for the federally endangered Hine's emerald dragonfly, and implement Hine's emerald dragonfly captive rearing.  

Comments may be submitted via writing or email  to Edward Karecki (Edward_Karecki@fws.gov; 1511 47^th Avenue, Moline, IL 61265) using the name of draft restoration plan in the subject line. Comments must be received by March 17, 2024 to be considered.