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                                                      Deborah L. Beal
                                                      Associate Professor, Illinois College
                                                      Education and Wildlife Committee Member
 
 

The Illinois River Integrated Managment Plan:
       A management plan for the Illinois River Watershed.   Developed by citizens, scientists and governement officials.  Published in 1997 by Lt. Gov. Kustra's office.   Provides suggestions for improving the watershed in terms of reducing sediment,  increasing area's dedicated to wetlands
and wildlife, improving local economies for cities along the Illinois River and educating Illinois citizens about the value of the river.

Lt. Gov. Corrine Woods
        Her office oversees the implementation of the Illinois River Integrated Management Plan.  Text used with permission from the Lt. Gov. Office.

University of Illinois Water Resources Center:
        Additional Information about the Illinois River.