About Us

The Rend Lake Conservancy District is a multi-county regional government organized under the Illinois River Conservancy Act. It is governed by a seven member board of trustees. The district manages many utility and government functions around the lake including:

  • Water Conservation
  • Water Treatment and Distribution
  • Wastewater Collection and Treatment
  • Recreation 
  • Land Management
  • Tourism
  • Economic Development

Management Team

KEITH THOMASON

General Manager

Keith brings over 25 years of engineering, water resources management, and recreation management experience to the District.  He obtained a B.S. in Civil Engineering Degree from Southern Illinois University, a M.S. in Civil Engineering Degree from the University of Missouri, and is certified as a Professional Engineer (P.E.).  

LARRY SANDERS

General Counsel

Larry brings over 30 years of government legal experience to the District.  He holds a B.S. in Accounting from Illinois Wesleyan University and a Law Degree from Southern Illinois University Law School.  Larry joined the District in January of 2005.  Previously he was a partner in the law firm of Sanders and Sanders.

MICHAEL JOHNSTON

Comptroller

Michael brings over 25 years of accounting experience to the District.  He obtained both a bachelors and masters degree in accounting and holds a certified public accountant license.

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Largest Lake in Illinois

Our Conservancy District is located at the 2nd largest lake in Illinois.

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of distribution system

Our distribution system stretches 200 miles to serve 7 counties in Southern Illinois.

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billion gallons

Anticipated water sales in the current year are expected to exceed 5 billion gallons.

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Young man enjoying the waters of Rend Lake in Southern Illinois
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REND LAKE CONSERVANCY DISTRICT

Contact Us

Please feel free to contact us or call (618) 439-4321

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