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Steering Committee
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Mission The mission of the Route of the Voyageurs Scenic Byway is to maintain and ehance the intrinsic qualities of the byway, while providing unique recreational and educational experiences for visitors and residents, and sustaining local communities' economies and quality of life.
Location The proposed byway is a series of roadways paralleling the Illinois River on both sides of the river (and highway bridges crossing the river) in central Illinois. Currently, much of this route is signed by IDOT under authority of the state legislature: “Appropriate plaques may be erected by the Department of Transportation and local agencies in their respective jurisdictions along the "Illinois River Road - Route of the Voyageurs" between the City of Joliet and the City of Grafton in recognition of this designation.” (Source: P.A. 79-820, as amended by P.A. 89-0229)
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Illinois River Road: Route of the Voyagers Scenic Byway unifies and connects
a number of different geological regions, natural areas, plant communities,
and wildlife habitats unique to the Illinois River Valley. The route provides
an opportunity to view and study many of Illinois' native animals, trees
and shrubs, and grasses in a relatively undisturbed setting. In addition
to this special natural heritage, the area also has a rich cultural heritage
including Native American settlements and French trading centers that
were established because of the natural resources of the region.