In December of 2020, representatives of the Kankakee River Basin and Yellow River Basin Development Commission pitched their vision to reconstruct a section of the Yellow River to federal and state officials.
Continue readingYellow River Bank Improvements Commence in Starke County
The Kankakee River Basin and Yellow River Basin Development Commission began reconstruction of an entire mile of failing Yellow River banks in Starke County last week.
Continue readingState Rep. Gutwein Says He Won’t Seek Reelection Next Year
The state representative for Pulaski and part of Starke County has announced his retirement. Doug Gutwein says he won’t seek reelection in 2022. In a press release, Gutwein says serving House District 16 has been an honor and a privilege, and he’s retiring to spend more time with his family.
Continue readingIndiana General Assembly Appropriates Funding for Kankakee, Yellow Rivers
About $2.3 million was recently appropriated by the Indiana General Assembly to tend to water management challenges in the Kankakee River Basin and Yellow River Basin Development Commission.
Continue readingNew Law Clarifies Kankakee and Yellow River Basin Commission Funding Process
State lawmakers have finalized a one-word adjustment to the Kankakee and Yellow River Basin development commission’s funding process. On Wednesday, Governor Eric Holcomb signed into law a measure that clarifies what steps the state auditor should take if member counties fail to make their required payments.
Continue readingKankakee-Yellow River Basin Commission to Host Informational Meeting in LaCrosse Today
Residents have another chance to learn about future plans for the Kankakee and Yellow rivers today. The Kankakee River Basin and Yellow River Basin Development Commission will host another in a series of informational meetings. It will take place from noon to 1:30 p.m. CST at The Center of LaCrosse at 100 South Washington Street.
Continue readingKankakee River, Yellow River Basin Development Commission Public Meeting Set for Thursday
The Kankakee River Basin and Yellow River Basin Development Commission will host a public information meeting in Plymouth on Thursday, Nov. 21.
Continue readingScott Pelath Updates County Officials on Kankakee River Basin Commission Changes
The executive director of the Kankakee River Basin Commission gave the Starke County Council and Starke County Commission members an overview of changes coming to the Kankakee River Basin Commission.
Continue readingRep. Gutwein: Kankakee River Repairs Could Start this Summer
Uncontrolled flooding along the Kankakee River may soon be a thing of the past, according to State Representative Doug Gutwein. He’s the author of recently-passed House Bill 1270, which he says will fix the river.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Discuss Future of Kankakee River Basin Commission
The Kankakee River Basin Commission will be under a new name and new membership following the passage of House Bill 1270 in this session of the state legislature.
Continue readingKankakee River Basin Commission Restructuring Bill Awaits Governor’s Signature
A bill to restructure the Kankakee River Basin Commission is headed to the governor for final approval. House Enrolled Act 1270 would cut the number of members from 24 down to nine, but it would also impose a funding mechanism to pay for the new entity.
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