The Boone County Conservation District has been awarded $2.7 million in capital funding from the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program for five bridge replacements along the Long Prairie Trail. The project spans from Illinois Route 76 east to the Boone County/McHenry County line.
The award is among $139.2 million in projects announced on Wednesday by the Governor and the Illinois Department of Transportation to expand local travel options and enhance quality of life in communities statewide.
To learn more about the Boone County Conservation District and their work to preserve and manage natural areas and open spaces for ecological, educational and recreational benefits of present and future generations, please visit Boone County Conservation District – Preserving Our Natural Resources in Boone County, Illinois.