SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is accepting public comments about the abandoned mine lands reclamation projects that have been selected for work which include those in LaSalle and Bureau counties. IDNR’s Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Division was awarded $75.7 million for land and water reclamation work at 55 abandoned mine sites throughout Illinois during the first year of the grant. Projects proposed in LaSalle County include Worthington Mine, Rutland Coal Company, LaSalle County Carbon Jones Mine, and the LaSalle Mine. In Bureau County, the 1400 Avenue N. Sheffield Highwalls were also proposed. Comments will be accepted until May 22nd and can be emailed to Lance.L.Range@illinois.gov
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