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
- September in Illinois: Cooler and Wetter than Normal
- Warmest Year to Date for the Midwest, Near Normal August
- Illinois Drought Update
- Near-Normal August after a Hot and Dry Summer for Illinois
- No Surprise: July was Hot and Dry in Illinois
- Study Shows NE Illinois Should Have Enough Water to 2050
- State Climatologist Digs up Historical Weather Records for Illinois
- Study Gleans Insights on How Lake Breezes Move Through Chicago
- Awareness of Flood Risk Lessens Losses
- Study Identifies Cities Where Water Shortages May be a Future Issue in East-Central Illinois
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