Protect Your Right to Access Waterways
Send a to pass legislation to protect your right to access riverways. An Illinois Supreme Court ruling recently noted that access to riverways should not be unreasonably restricted and called on the Illinois General Assembly to legislate our right to our shared naturally occurring rivers and streams. Illinois was introduced recently to guarantee Illinoisans the right to recreate on Illinois’ shared rivers and streams. Misinformed attempts have been made throughout Illinois to restrict access to these important bodies of water, which will negatively affect both recreational activities and local businesses with an interest in outdoor recreation. .