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 economic development and a sustainable environment.
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
- Soil Moisture Levels Slightly above Normal in the Middle of May
- The Drought of 2012
- April in Illinois was Much Wetter than Last Year
- Soil Moisture Levels Near Normal for the Start of the Growing Season
- Upwind Lakes Can Influence the Intensity of Lake-Effect Snowstorms over Downwind Lakes
- ISWS is Pioneer in Tracking Tornadoes by Radar
- March 2013 Was Much Colder Than Last Year
- Be Prepared for Natural Disasters to Keep Well Water Safe and Clean
- Winter Finally Arrives in Illinois in February
- January in Illinois: Wet Conditions Despite the Lack of Snow
- New Collaboration with the United Kingdom Focuses on Water Quality and Quantity Challenges
- Illinois in 2012: Second Warmest and Tenth Driest on Record
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