City planning prescribed burns near Lake Decatur dam, Reas Bridge
The second burn is planned for today (March 12) at City of Decatur prairie restoration property, located south of the Lake Decatur dam and west of Rt. 51. The burn will begin between 11:00 and 11:30 a.m. and should be complete this afternoon before 3:00 p.m.
Decatur, IL – During the week of March 10 to March 15, the City of Decatur is planning two potential prescribed burns. One property is prairie restoration located to the south of the Lake Decatur dam and west of US Rt. 51, and the other is woodland located west of Star Route Road and north of Reas Bridge Road.
The prescribed burns will be conducted on separate days by trained and experienced professionals. They are designed to decrease invasive plant species and to increase prairie diversity and forest health. Care will be taken to ensure safety and minimize smoke from blowing towards homes, roadways, or other smoke-sensitive areas. There are absolutely NO hazardous materials at these sites and citizens should not be concerned.
The properties are owned by the City of Decatur, and the burns comply with City Code Chapter 48 concerning native plantings and burning by City officials. They also comply with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency as detailed in the Open Burning Permits issued to the City of Decatur. Local authorities and fire officials have been notified the burns will be taking place.
The burn days are dependent on favorable weather conditions. We will send communication again when we know the exact dates and times.
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