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Illinois Land Improvement Contractors Association, Inc.
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Your Life Matters - Video
On April 29, 2025, Northern Natural Gas was notified by its contracted aerial patrol pilot of an active drain tiling operation underway near Brooklyn, Iowa. The excavator took over his grandfather’s company, and his two brothers took time off from work and school to assist in the drain tile project. The excavator’s compelling, genuine account of the day's events and his personal reaction to narrowly escaping a tragic outcome will likely connect with fellow excavators, the agricultural community, and drain tile installers.
JULIE's Positive Response System is Ready!
We are excited to share that JULIE’s Positive Response System will be fully functional and available for excavators beginning December 1, 2025. This means you can begin checking how utility companies responded to your locate requests online ——any time, from anywhere, using a phone, tablet, or computer with internet access.
National LICA Announces New CEO
National LICA is excited to welcome Dennis Mikula, Jr. as our next Chief Executive Officer, beginning January 1, 2026. A longtime LICA leader, industry advocate, and president of a third-generation contracting firm, Dennis brings decades of experience and a strong commitment to contractors nationwide.
Minnesota Denies Agriculture Permit Requirement
The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has denied a request from the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy (MCEA), a coalition of environmental activist organizations, to adopt a regulatory permitting program requiring agriculture drainage projects to be granted a MWPCA permit before construction of drainage ditches and systems can proceed.