Welcome to the Illinois Association of Drainage Districts Website!

Presently the IADD represents 1,736 drainage districts in Illinois for a total of 1.18 million acres of farmland in the state.

IADD supports and strives to maintain the integrity of Illinois Drainage Districts. As one of the smallest forms of government, drainage districts have organized local groups of landowners; successfully draining small watersheds over the years to harmonize with Mother Nature. Not only has Good Drainage made a positive impact on the agriculture industry through the years but Good Drainage also makes a better environment, absorbs stormwater runoff and reduces the chance of water-borne diseases.

The IADD was formed in 1995 after the Illinois General Assembly attempted to remove some drainage-related decisions from local districts. While the measure failed in the veto session, the action proved a wake up call for drainage district members. Original organizers of IADD saw the need to provide support for and to maintain the integrity of Illinois drainage districts. The IADD prides itself as being a volunteered organization who success revolves around honest, sincere, practical people who dedicated their talents to promote and protect drainage in Illinois. The association is governed by nine board of directors from across the state of Illinois who also serves as their local drainage commissioner.

Illinois Association of Drainage Districts
Po Box 44
Cerro Gordo, IL 61818-0044
P: 217-763-6300 F: 217-763-6010