Members of the Will County Environmental Network continue to advocate for green space abutting the historic woods in Joliet Township. We hope to meet with both the City of Joliet and CenterPoint officials soon.
A second important issue is before the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, now and the Network urges members and others to contact the EPA with their input. The proposal is to use the quarry on the east side of Brandon Road near Patterson Road in Joliet Township as a clean construction debris fill site.
Network members and residents of the area raised serious concerns about the impact on private wells within the 200 foot setback zone, and other issues. Public comments must reach the EPA by the deadline. Check the earlier post for address and deadline information.
WRITE YOUR COMMENTS AND SEND THEM IN BEFORE THE DEADLINE. “THIS IS AN IMPORTANT ISSUE FOR EVERYONE IN THE TOWNSHIP,” Network President Mary Baskerville said.
That CenterPoint green space proposal and the quarry issue will be on the agenda at the next Network meeting, slated for the third Monday in August at Laraway School in Joliet.
Anyone interested in working to protect and defend the environment is invited to attend.
