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Climate Change Impacts on Illinois Water 

Climate change is impacting one of Illinois’ most valuable natural resources: water. From Lake Michigan to our extensive network of rivers and streams, Illinois is one of the most freshwater-rich states in the country. How are our water supplies impacted by climate change? Here are a few of the climate change impacts that the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and other state and local authorities are tracking. 

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Water Quality
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Water Quantity