SiteTitle | • | Up-dating the LaMoine River Watershed Implementation Plan | [X] |
Organization | • | Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, Bureau of Water | [X] |
| | 1: | | Title: | | | | | Volume/Number: | 2008 July 31 | | | | Issuing Agency: | | | | | Description: | This report brings uptodate the original La Moine River Watershed Plan, 2006, which addressed local stakeholder concerns related to water quality, erosion, wildlife habitat and education. Available and accessible data were analyzed to determine priority subwatersheds based on project goal areas. Subsequently, potential Best Management Practices (BMPs) were identified using aerial photo interpretation, and expected load reductions were calculated. Although information provided in the watershed plan was extensive, data gaps did exist. Missing information included the extent and severity of gully and streambank erosion and the location andimpact of livestoperationsVerification of BMPs outlined the plan was also needed. An IEPA 319 grant was pursued funding was acquired to address these data gaps and conduct sampling in priority subwatersheds. The report outlines methodologies and results from the assessment work. | | | | Date Created: | 09 30 2008 | | | | Agency ID: | | | | | ISL ID: | 000000041173 Original UID: 21128 FIRST WORD: Up | |
|
RSS