Illinois Waterways Move $28B in State Products
Illinois's inland waterways are a $20 billion economic engine and a model for sustainable growth. Paul Rohde of the Waterways Council joins us to discuss the incredible opportunity to modernize the state's 26 locks and dams, ensuring the reliable, low-cost transport of corn and soybeans for decades to come.
Inside this episode:
0:55 – The Waterways Council's Core Advocacy
1:44 – $20 Billion Economic Lifeline
3:03 – The Key Agricultural Cargoes
4:02 – 88% Past Design Life: The Crisis
5:01 – Tara's Corn Corner
5:43 – Funding Status and the NESP Program
7:56 – Low Water: How Dams Prevent…
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