weather and natural disasters

Extreme weather threatens water and communities in southern Illinois. Changes in frequency, intensity, and the location of severe storms is degrading water quality and increasing flooding risk.  Periods of severe drought alternate with periods of intense storms, causing negative impacts on agriculture, natural areas, and water supplies. Aging infrastructure, haphazard development patterns, and natural systems loss contribute to all of these issues in our region.

Extreme weather affects our food systems, public health, neighborhoods, the economy, and our way of life in our region.

HeartLands Conservancy works to protect and restore wetlands, forests, creeks, floodplains, and rivers that help slow rainwater and support clean water.

We work with communities and public agencies to on cost-effective and community-beneficial ways to manage severe weather impacts.