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  1. An Illinois Waterway has been established, connecting the Lake Michigan and Mississippi River basins, with the commercial corridor passing through Illinois.
  2. Contamination is flowing from the Great Lakes through the Des Plaines area into the Chicago River, connecting to the larger Mississippi River basin.

Delays to $1.15 Billion Brandon Road Lock and Dam Project Raise Regional Economic Concerns

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 22
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The $1.15 billion Brandon Road Lock and Dam project, designed to keep invasive carp out of Lake Michigan, has faced repeated delays. The project was recently placed under administrative review by Donald Trump and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which halted work at the site for the second time in less than a year. Lawmakers from Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin have issued a letter warning the Trump administration about these pauses.

From suntimes.com

Why it matters

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Lawmakers stated that the repeated pauses are increasing the project's already high price tag. The project is a critical part of efforts to manage water flow and control invasive carp within the Great Lakes. The concerns raised by lawmakers suggest that the delays could put the regional economy at risk.

Contamination flows from the Great Lakes through the Des Plaines area into the Chicago River, which connects to the larger Mississippi River basin. An Illinois Waterway connects the Lake Michigan and Mississippi River basins, with the commercial corridor passing through Illinois.

From suntimes.com

Who's involved

  • Brandon Road Lock and DamInfrastructure project designed to manage water flow and keep invasive carp out of Lake Michigan
  • Dick DurbinLawmaker who has expressed concern regarding project delays for the Brandon Road Lock and Dam
  • Donald TrumpPresident whose associated Administration placed the project under administrative review
  • IllinoisState contributing $50 million toward the project's cost
  • MichiganState contributing $64 million toward the project's cost

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Possible knock-on effects

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  • IllinoisSpeculative

    Illinois might face increased financial risk and timeline uncertainty due to project delays and cost increases.

  • MichiganSpeculative

    Michigan might face increased financial risk and timeline uncertainty due to project delays and cost increases.

  • Brandon Road Lock and DamSpeculative

    The Brandon Road Lock and Dam might see increased costs and timeline risk due to administrative review and stop-work orders.

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