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Conservation 2000, Cindy Johnston, J. R. Black, John Mckee, John Sommerhof, Judy Roby, Liz Jones, Rick Rudey, Tracy Evans

J.R. Black Kankakee River Materials

Originally published in Outdoor Illinois.

This article gives information about the Ecosystem Partnerships with C2000 and the different projects the Partners are participating in.

A copy of the article was donated, as part of a collection, to Olivet Nazarene University by the Black family.

Illinois River Basin Restoration Comprehensive Plan With Integrated Environmental Assessment, U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers, Illinois Department Of Natural Resources

J.R. Black Kankakee River Materials

The Illinois river, described by early explorers as a "boundless marsh", has long been characterized by the productivity of its extensive backwater and floodplain complexes. However, over time the ecological health of the system has declined significantly due to the combined effects of sedimentation, altered hydrology, and other modifications to the basin. Despite these declines, the Illinois River Basin represents one of the most productive resources in the Midwest and has a high potential for restoration. The National Research Council identified the Illinois River as one of three large-floodplain river systems in the lower 48 states with the potential to …

Reclaiming Trim Creek: Managing Growth And Protecting Resources In The Kankakee River Watershed, Metropolitan Planning Council, Campaign For Sustainable Growth, Openlands Project

J.R. Black Kankakee River Materials

This undated executive summary was donated to Olivet Nazarene University by the Black family.

https://www.metroplanning.org/uploads/cms/documents/TrimCreek_exec_summary.pdf