Robert met last week with key representatives from the Wetlands Initiative, a regional organization focused on wetlands restoration. He sat down with John Sentell, the organization's Chief Operating Officer/Executive Director to learn more about the importance of wetlands for our public safety, economy, water quality and recreation. Some important benefits of wetlands include: flood control, improved water quality, economic benefits and enhanced recreation. One key to their success is that the Wetlands Initiative seeks creative market-based solutions for wetlands preservation. Robert said after the meeting, "I understand how a clean water system improves our quality of life. I commend the Wetlands Initiative for their leadership on creating and preserving wetlands in Illinois and along the Mississippi River watershed. I look forward to working with this organization to leave our children an economy and water system better than what we have today."
