About the ILRDSS

ILRDSS Program

The Illinois River Decision Support System (ILRDSS) is a proposed technology and communication framework to provide scientific support and access to high-quality information for restoration of the Illinois River and its watershed.

• Brief Description
• Need for a Decision Support System
• ILRDSS System Framework

ILRDSS Publications

The ILRDSS team has published two Illinois State Water Survey Reports summarizing ILRDSS development. These reports serve as introductions to those unfamilar with the Illinois Rivers Decision Support System.

• June 1999 - ISWS Contract Report 648
• February 2002 - ISWS Information/Educational Material Report 2002-02

General Resources

Web links to online resources related to decision support systems (DSS), their use, and example applications.

DSS Overview

• Key Resource Sites
• Definitions and Characteristics
• Glossary
• Online Articles
• References

Example Applications

• Water Resources/Watershed Management
• Environmental/Ecological DSS
• Agricultural DSS
• Non-Environmental DSS