Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 20 ILCS 830/1-4

  • State: when applied to different parts of the United States, may be construed to include the District of Columbia and the several territories, and the words "United States" may be construed to include the said district and territories. See Illinois Compiled Statutes 5 ILCS 70/1.14
     It shall be the goal of the State that there be no overall net loss of the State’s existing wetland acres or their functional value due to State supported activities. Further, State agencies shall preserve, enhance and create wetlands where necessary in order to increase the quality and quantity of the State’s wetland resource base.