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
- Illinois State Archaeological Survey
- Institute of Natural Resource Sustainability 2008-2009 Annual Report (pdf ~2mb)
- Illinois Has Fourth Wettest Year on Record
- A Snowy Christmas in Illinois is Rare
- Seventh Warmest November on Record
- ISWS Hydrologist Selected Young Civil Engineer of the Year
- ISWS Study Findings Reflect Impairment of the Fox River in Northern Illinois
- ISWS Engineer is Elected Vice-Chair of the ASFPM
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UPCOMING EVENTS
- Environmental Change Institute: Where Science, Policy, and Business Meet
Feb 9, 2010 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm -- Room 201, Water Survey Research Center (map)
2204 Griffith Drive, Champaign, IL - Naturally Illinois Expo
Mar 12, 2010 - Mar 13, 2010 | 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Fri, March 12, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm; Sat, March 13, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm -- Natural Resources Building (map)
607 E Peabody Dr, Champaign, IL - 2010 Earth, Wind, & Fire 5K Run and 2.5K Walk
Mar 13, 2010 | 9:00 am -- Natural Resources Building, 615 E. Peabody Drive, Champaign
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