The Coast Guard will ban anchoring near a Superfund site on the Illinois River

The US Coast Guard plans to create a new regulated zone on a section of the Illinois River near Naplate, Illinois. This zone will prohibit boats from anchoring or pushing onto the riverbank without special permission.

This small, local rule change is a direct consequence of a Superfund cleanup site. It shows how environmental remediation efforts can lead to permanent restrictions on public access and use of waterways. The Coast Guard is stepping in to prevent people from disturbing contaminated areas or getting exposed to hazards during the cleanup.