Who we are…..
After a number of
years, individuals from other organizations realized the tremendous problem
and dedication needed to save and restore the Peoria Lakes. All of the local Environmental
organizations were multi/purposed. And
that a new organization was needed whose sole purpose was the Peoria Lakes.
In June 1988 Heartland Water Resources Council was
formed.
Heartland Water
Resources Council is a voluntary, non-profit organization under the laws of
the State of Illinois
and Section 501(c)(3). All revenues to
HWRC are provided by contributions from the private and corporate sectors, as
well as the City of Peoria, City of East Peoria, City of Pekin, and the Tri-Counties
Concerns, Considerations
& Plans
Ecological
Conservation
Recreation
Economic Development
Tourism
Community Revitalization
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OUR MISSION…..
The mission of the Heartland
Water Resources Council is to save and restore the Peoria Lakes
and tributaries. The accomplishments of
this mission is through work done directly with local, state & federal
agencies.
Heartland Water
Resources Council’s
purpose is also to educate the public regarding issues related sedimentation,
erosion, flooding and other issues pertinent to our lakes and tributaries.
Some of the services provided include working with schools and
groups to demonstrate the effects of erosion and sedimentation, investigating
erosion problems with property owners and connecting them with the
organizations and/or agencies who will best serve them. We work with other
organizations to develop a strong working commitment to our natural resources
for the good of our communities.
Heartland Water
Resources Council is
responsible for fostering ideas and developing alternative methods, which not
only assist the mission of the council, but may also apply through the nature
resources and agricultural sectors of our state.
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