Under an ambitious restoration plan, Emiquon Nature Preserve wetlands reconnecting to the Illinois River

Owned and managed by the conservancy, Emiquon has become the stage for one of the most ambitious floodplain restoration projects in the Midwest. For scientists and environmentalists, the reasons to protect wetlands couldn’t be clearer: These ecosystems alleviate flooding intensified by climate change and support unique biodiversity.

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