Illinois HB2729 establishes the Riparian Protection and Water Quality Practices Act, requiring landowners to maintain buffers to protect water.
HB2729, the Riparian Protection and Water Quality Practices Act, mandates that landowners with property adjacent to mapped water bodies maintain buffers to safeguard water resources. It sets buffer requirements, including a 50-foot average width for public waters and a 5-foot minimum for drainage systems. The Act requires soil and water conservation districts to develop watercourse summaries and local water management authorities to incorporate these into their plans. Exemptions apply to certain lands, and landowners can appeal decisions.
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