Illinois Coastal Management Awards $970,770 in Grants

ExpansionApr 2026

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Coastal Management Program has awarded $970,770 in grants to Illinois organizations for coastal education, recreation, water quality monitoring, planning, design and engineering projects along the Lake Michigan shoreline. The Coastal Management Program is a federal-state partnership between … Learn More The post Illinois Coastal Management Awards $970,770 in Grants appeared first on Marina Dock Age .

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