The Illinois State Water Survey has been a leader in the study of water resources for more than a century. Our research and service programs provide citizens, industries, and government agencies at all
levels with timely, science- based information and analysis necessary to manage our water resources wisely for a sustainable ecosystem and economic development.
RESEARCH AREAS
- Atmospheric Science
- Chemistry and Technology
- Groundwater Science
- Watershed Science
- National Atmospheric Deposition Program
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
- Domestic Well and Other Groundwater Data
- Floodplain Map Modernization
- Illinois Rivers Decision Support System
- Illinois State Climatologist's Office
- Illinois Water Supply Planning
- Midwest Technology Assistance Center
- Midwestern Regional Climate Center
- Public Service Lab / Water Testing
- Surface Water and Floodplain Information
- Water and Atmospheric Resources Monitoring Program
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NEWS
- Second Wettest October on Record
- September Brings Uneven Rainfall across State
- ISWS Study Findings Reflect Impairment of the Fox River in Northern Illinois
- Cool, Wet Summer in Illinois
- Future Groundwater Supplies are a Concern for Growing Illinois Communities
- El Niño Not Likely to Affect First Fall Freeze
- ISWS Engineer is Elected Vice-Chair of the ASFPM
- Groundwater Modeling Efforts Awarded
- Two New ISWS Reports Explore Highly Unusual Weather in 2008
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UPCOMING EVENTS
- Water Quality Seminar Series
Nov 17, 2009 | 12:00 pm -- Room 101, Natural Resources Building, 607 E Peabody Drive, Champaign, IL
- ISWS CAS Seminar: "Probabilistic Downscaling of 21st Century Precipitation Occurrence and Intensity"
Dec 1, 2009 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm -- Room 201, Water Survey Research Center, 2204 Griffith Drive, Champaign, IL
- Water Quality Seminar
Dec 16, 2009 | 12:00 pm -- Room 101, Natural Resources Building, 607 E Peabody Drive, Champaign, IL
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