Research/Programs

This section features information and links to research and programs on the Illinois River basin.

Featured Research/Programs:

Fox River Watershed Investigation Site

A multi-phase water quality study of the Fox River watershed from Stratton Dam to the Illinois River confluence.

Critical Trends Assessment Program (CTAP)

The Critical Trends Assessment Program (CTAP) is a long-term endeavor, which monitors the condition of forests, wetlands, grasslands, and streams throughout the state of Illinois.

Illinois River Ecosystem Restoration

The US Army Corps of Engineers and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources are jointly working on a number of ecosystem restoration efforts in the Illinois River Basin. Two of the major efforts are the Illinois River Ecosystem Restoration Study and the Illinois River Basin Restoration (Section 519).