![Drought is causing the levels of Illinois' rivers, including the Mississippi River, to drop. That drop is already having an effect on the supply chain of the state.](/images/uploads/_small/IMG_3483.jpg)
Illinois rivers are facing severe drought. Why does it matter?
To discuss the drought facing rivers across Illinois, its causes and effects, and why it matters, we were joined by the senior vice president of Waterways Council and the senior manager of the Tennessee Valley Authority’s River Forecast Center.