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Restoration: IPRB provides funding and expertise in the reclamation and restoration
of abandoned oilfield sites in the State of Illinois. These restoration projects fulfill
another goal of IPRB which is to restore abandoned sites previously used for oil and
gas production by producers who are no longer in our industry.
In 2008 IPRB restored 49 sites in several Illinois basin counties and more are in
progress. IPRB works closely with IDNR, Oil & Gas Division. After Illinois courts
declare the sites abandoned, the Oil & Gas Division authorizes IPRB to clean up the
sites. Contractors are then solicited by IPRB to perform the work which is inspected
for compliance by IDNR Oil and Gas Division. IPRB restoration is about being good
environmental stewards of the land. The restored land is used by the current land
owner for agriculture and other uses.
of abandoned oilfield sites in the State of Illinois. These restoration projects fulfill
another goal of IPRB which is to restore abandoned sites previously used for oil and
gas production by producers who are no longer in our industry.
In 2008 IPRB restored 49 sites in several Illinois basin counties and more are in
progress. IPRB works closely with IDNR, Oil & Gas Division. After Illinois courts
declare the sites abandoned, the Oil & Gas Division authorizes IPRB to clean up the
sites. Contractors are then solicited by IPRB to perform the work which is inspected
for compliance by IDNR Oil and Gas Division. IPRB restoration is about being good
environmental stewards of the land. The restored land is used by the current land
owner for agriculture and other uses.
