Chicago Ecological Services Field Office

Projects and Research

On December 13-14, 2010 a pipeline operated by Buckeye Partners, L.P. and owned by West Shore Pipe Line Co. discharged approximately 1,857 barrels of crude oil into a wetland near Lockport, Illinois.  The affected wetland area is critical habitat for the endangered Hines emerald dragonfly (HED).  The site also provides habitat for Blanding's turtle and migratory birds...