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Illinois Drought Response Task Force
Project Status
Ongoing
The Illinois Drought Response Task Force (DRTF) was organized in 1983 under the recommendation of the State Water Plan Task Force that existing state and federal programs for drought and emergency interruption of supplies be organized and in a state of readiness. The DRTF is co-chaired by the Director of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources' Office of Water Resources and the Manager of the Public Water Supply Section of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, with many other agencies represented, including the Illinois State Water Survey.
General Location
State
Specific Location
Illinois
Regions
Midwest
Key Partners
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
Illinois State Water Survey
Sectors
Agriculture
Energy
Manufacturing
Navigation and Transportation
Public Health
Recreation and Tourism
Water Utilities
DEWS Components
Observation & Monitoring
Communication & Outreach