The Illinois State Water Survey is Co-Sponsoring:

• Quarterly Meeting of the Illinois River Coordinating Council, in conjunction with a Public Forum for Discussion
• Illinois River Watershed Conservation Tour on Tuesday, October 20, 2009
• Overview of outcomes from the Integrated Management Plan for the Illinois River Watershed and other collaborative efforts.
• Wednesday & Thursday Agenda will include concurrent sessions that will feature watershed successes & challenges related to:
  • Improvements in the River Corridor
  • Water & Sediment Management in the Watershed
  • Agricultural Land-Use & Conservation
  • Sustainable Economic Growth
  • Citizen Involvement & Community Action
  • Utilization of Ecosystem Services
• High-Profile Featured Speakers
• Technology Open House
• Informative & Educational Exhibits
• Networking with other Water Resource colleagues

Please see the conference web page at: http://www.conferences.uiuc.edu/conferences/conference.asp?ID=413 

For more information, contact the Conference Co-Chairs:

• Bill White, Illinois State Water Survey, ph. 309-671-3196; e-mail: bwhite1@illinois.edu
• Kim St John, Natural Resources Conservation Service, ph. 309-364-3979; e-mail: kim.stjohn@il.usda.gov