DOCSLIB.ORG

Lamoine Report

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Lamoine Report Illinois Environmental Protection Agency East Fork LaMoine River/Spring Lake Watershed TMDL Stage One Third Quarter Draft Report April 2006 Draft Report THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Contents Section 1 Goals and Objectives for East Fork La Moine River/Spring Lake Watershed (0713001003) 1.1 Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Overview............................................. 1-1 1.2 TMDL Goals and Objectives for East Fork La Moine River/Spring Lake Watershed ....................................................................................................... 1-2 1.3 Report Overview.............................................................................................. 1-3 Section 2 East Fork La Moine River/Spring Lake Watershed Description 2.1 East Fork La Moine River/Spring Lake Watershed Location ......................... 2-1 2.2 Topography...................................................................................................... 2-1 2.3 Land Use.......................................................................................................... 2-1 2.4 Soils.................................................................................................................. 2-2 2.4.1 East Fork La Moine River/Spring Lake Watershed Soil Characteristics.................................................................................... 2-3 2.5 Population ........................................................................................................ 2-4 2.6 Climate and Streamflow .................................................................................. 2-4 2.6.1 Climate............................................................................................... 2-4 2.6.2 Streamflow......................................................................................... 2-5 Section 3 Public Participation and Involvement 3.1 East Fork La Moine River/Spring Lake Watershed Public Participation and Involvement ..................................................................................................... 3-1 Section 4 East Fork La Moine River/Spring Lake Watershed Water Quality Standards 4.1 Illinois Water Quality Standards...................................................................... 4-1 4.2 Designated Uses............................................................................................... 4-1 4.2.1 General Use........................................................................................ 4-1 4.2.2 Public and Food Processing Water Supplies ..................................... 4-1 4.3 Illinois Water Quality Standards...................................................................... 4-2 4.4 Potential Pollutant Sources .............................................................................. 4-2 Section 5 East Fork La Moine River/Spring Lake Watershed Characterization 5.1 Water Quality Data .......................................................................................... 5-1 5.1.1 Stream Water Quality Data................................................................ 5-1 5.1.1.1 Manganese ....................................................................... 5-1 5.1.2 Lake and Reservoir Water Quality Data............................................ 5-2 5.1.2.1 Spring Lake...................................................................... 5-2 5.1.2.1.1 Total Phosphorus.......................................... 5-3 5.1.2.2 Argyle Lake..................................................................... 5-3 DRAFT i C:\LAMOINE\TOC.DOC Table of Contents Development of Total Maximum Daily Loads East Fork LaMoine River/Spring Lake Watershed 5.1.2.2.1 Total Phosphorus............................................................. 5-4 5.2 Reservoir Characteristic................................................................................... 5-5 5.2.1 Argyle Lake....................................................................................... 5-5 5.2.2 Spring Lake........................................................................................ 5-5 5.3 Point Sources................................................................................................... 5-6 5.3.1 Municipal and Industrial Point Sources............................................. 5-6 5.3.1.1 East Fork LaMoine River Segment DGL 04 ................... 5-6 5.3.1.2 Spring Lake (McDonough) Segment RDR...................... 5-7 5.3.1.3 Argyle Lake Segment RDE ............................................. 5-8 5.3.2 Mining................................................................................................ 5-8 5.4 Nonpoint Sources............................................................................................. 5-8 5.4.1 Crop Information............................................................................... 5-8 5.4.2 Animal Operations............................................................................. 5-9 5.4.3 Septic Systems ................................................................................. 5-10 5.5 Watershed Information .................................................................................. 5-11 Section 6 Approach to Developing TMDL and Identification of Data Needs 6.1 Simple and Detailed Approaches for Developing TMDLs.............................. 6-1 6.2 Approaches for Developing a TMDLs for Stream Segments in the East Fork La Moine River/Spring Lake Watershed .............................................................. 6-1 6.2.1 Recommended Approach for Manganese TMDL.............................. 6-1 6.3 Approaches for Developing TMDLs for Spring and Argyle Lakes ................ 6-2 6.3.1 Recommended Approach for Total Phosphorus TMDL.................... 6-2 Appendices Appendix A Land Use Categories Appendix B Soil Characteristics Appendix C Water Quality Data DRAFT ii C:\LAMOINE\TOC.DOC Figures 1-1 East Fork La Moine River/Spring Lake Watershed......................................... 1-5 2-1 East Fork La Moine River/Spring Lake Watershed Elevation ........................ 2-7 2-2 East Fork La Moine River/Spring Lake Watershed Land Use ........................ 2-9 2-3 East Fork La Moine River/Spring Lake Watershed Soils.............................. 2-11 5-1 Water Quality Stations .................................................................................. 5-13 5-2 Annual Average Total Phosphorus Concentrations at One-Foot Depth Spring Lake..................................................................................................... 5-15 5-3 Annual Average Total Phosphorus Concentrations at One-Foot Depth Argyle Lake .................................................................................................... 5-17 5-4 NPDES Permits............................................................................................... 5-19 DRAFT iii C:\LAMOINE\TOC.DOC List of Figures Development of Total Maximum Daily Loads East Fork LaMoine River/Spring Lake Watershed THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK DRAFT iv C:\LAMOINE\TOC.DOC Tables 1-1 Impaired Water Bodies in East Fork La Moine River/Spring Lake Watershed ........................................................................................................ 1-2 2-1 Land Use in East Fork La Moine River Watershed......................................... 2-2 2-2 Average Monthly Climate Data in the East Fork La Moine River Watershed ........................................................................................................ 2-5 4-1 Summary of Water Quality Standards for Potential East Fork La Moine River/Spring Lake Watershed Lake Impairments ........................................... 4-2 4-2 Summary of Water Quality Standards for Potential East Fork La Moine River/Spring Lake Watershed Stream Impairments ........................................ 4-2 4-3 Summary of Potential Sources for East Fork La Moine River/Spring Lake Watershed ............................................................................................... 4-3 5-1 Historic Manganese Data for Segment DGL04 of East Fork La Moine River................................................................................................................. 5-2 5-2 Inventory of Impairment Data for Spring Lake ............................................... 5-2 5-3 Spring Lake Data Availability for Data Needs Analysis and Future Modeling Efforts.............................................................................................. 5-3 5-4 Average Total Phosphorus Concentrations (mg/L) in Spring Lake at one-foot depth.................................................................................................. 5-3 5-5 Inventory of Phosphorus Data for Argyle Lake............................................... 5-4 5-6 Argyle Lake Data Availability for Data Needs Analysis and Future Modeling Efforts.............................................................................................. 5-4 5-7 Average Total Phosphorus Concentrations (mg/L) in Argyle Lake at one-foot depth.................................................................................................. 5-4 5-8 Argyle Lake Dam Information......................................................................... 5-5 5-9 Average Depths (ft) for Argyle Lake Segment RDE....................................... 5-5 5-10 Spring Lake Dam Information......................................................................... 5-5 5-11 Average Depths (ft) for Spring Lake Segment RDE ......................................
Load more

Recommended publications
  • River Mileages and Drainage Areas for Illinois Streams—Volume 2, Illinois River Basin
    RIVER MILEAGES AND DRAINAGE AREAS FOR ILLINOIS STREAMS—VOLUME 2, ILLINOIS RIVER BASIN U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY Water-Resources Investigations Report 79-111 Prepared in cooperation with the U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS RIVER MILEAGES AND DRAINAGE AREAS FOR ILLINOIS STREAMS—VOLUME 2, ILLINOIS RIVER BASIN By R. W. Healy U.S. GEOLOGICAL SURVEY Water-Resources Investigations Report 79-111 Prepared in cooperation with the U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS 1979 CONTENTS Conversion Table . .iv Abstract . .1 Introduction . .1 Methods . .2 Explanation of tables . .2 References . .3 Index . .291 ILLUSTRATIONS Figure 1. Map showing Illinois counties . .4 2. Map showing stream systems, hydrologic units, and major cities in Illinois. .6 TABLE Table 1. River mileages and drainage areas for Illinois streams . .8 i CONVERSION TABLE Multiply inch-pound unit By To obtain SI (metric) unit mile (mi) 1.609 kilometer (km) square mile (mi2) 2.590 square kilometer (km2) iv RIVER MILEAGES AND DRAINAGE FOR ILLINOIS STREAMS— Volume 2, Illinois River Basin By R. W. Healy ABSTRACT River mileages are presented for points of interest on Illinois streams draining 10 square miles or more. Points of interest include bridges, dams, gaging stations, county lines, hydrologic unit boundaries, and major tributaries. Drainage areas are presented for selected sites, including total drainage area for any streams draining at least 100 square miles. INTRODUCTION Expansion of water-resource investigations within the State of Illinois has amplified the need for a common index to locations on streams. A common index would aid in the coordination of various stream-related activities by facilitating data collection and interpretation.
    [Show full text]
  • Outdoor Recreational Needs & the Hunter Lake Opportunity Illinois
    Outdoor Recreational Needs & The Hunter Lake Opportunity Illinois Department of Natural Resources December 3, 2018 Introduction In 2015, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) entered into agreement with the City of Springfield to manage city-owned property surrounding the City’s proposed secondary water supply (Hunter Lake). The City has already acquired 7,138 acres for the project located in southeastern Sangamon County. The lake is expected to cover 2,560 surface-acres with water. Outdoors recreation generates about $32 billion in economic activity each year for the State of Illinois, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. All this activity supports 90,000 jobs statewide. As the population of the United States continues its gradual migration from rural to urban areas (U.S. Census Bureau), demand for recreational land, open space and hunting and fishing opportunities will continue to grow. With 95 percent of Illinois land in private hands, the state ranks 46th in terms of land in public ownership. The IDNR owns and manages about 480,000 acres. The partnership between the City and IDNR is intended to provide additional public access for outdoor recreation, education and habitat conservation on Hunter Lake and its surrounding area. The City concluded the IDNR is the appropriate state agency to help the City achieve this objective. IDNR has statutory authority to manage the state’s fish and wildlife resources. To this end, the City chose to enter a Memorandum of Cooperation with IDNR (Appendix A) and tasked the Agency with managing the property’s outdoors potential for recreational opportunity, including hunting, fishing, bird-watching, biking, hiking and camping.
    [Show full text]
  • RV Sites in the United States Location Map 110-Mile Park Map 35 Mile
    RV sites in the United States This GPS POI file is available here: https://poidirectory.com/poifiles/united_states/accommodation/RV_MH-US.html Location Map 110-Mile Park Map 35 Mile Camp Map 370 Lakeside Park Map 5 Star RV Map 566 Piney Creek Horse Camp Map 7 Oaks RV Park Map 8th and Bridge RV Map A AAA RV Map A and A Mesa Verde RV Map A H Hogue Map A H Stephens Historic Park Map A J Jolly County Park Map A Mountain Top RV Map A-Bar-A RV/CG Map A. W. Jack Morgan County Par Map A.W. Marion State Park Map Abbeville RV Park Map Abbott Map Abbott Creek (Abbott Butte) Map Abilene State Park Map Abita Springs RV Resort (Oce Map Abram Rutt City Park Map Acadia National Parks Map Acadiana Park Map Ace RV Park Map Ackerman Map Ackley Creek Co Park Map Ackley Lake State Park Map Acorn East Map Acorn Valley Map Acorn West Map Ada Lake Map Adam County Fairgrounds Map Adams City CG Map Adams County Regional Park Map Adams Fork Map Page 1 Location Map Adams Grove Map Adelaide Map Adirondack Gateway Campgroun Map Admiralty RV and Resort Map Adolph Thomae Jr. County Par Map Adrian City CG Map Aerie Crag Map Aeroplane Mesa Map Afton Canyon Map Afton Landing Map Agate Beach Map Agnew Meadows Map Agricenter RV Park Map Agua Caliente County Park Map Agua Piedra Map Aguirre Spring Map Ahart Map Ahtanum State Forest Map Aiken State Park Map Aikens Creek West Map Ainsworth State Park Map Airplane Flat Map Airport Flat Map Airport Lake Park Map Airport Park Map Aitkin Co Campground Map Ajax Country Livin' I-49 RV Map Ajo Arena Map Ajo Community Golf Course Map
    [Show full text]
  • Illinois State Parks
    COMPLIMENTARY $2.95 2017/2018 YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE PARKS ILLINOIS STATE PARKS ACTIVITIES • SIGHTSEEING • DINING • LODGING TRAILS • HISTORY • MAPS • MORE OFFICIAL PARTNERS This summer, Yamaha launches a new Star motorcycle designed to help you journey further…than you ever thought possible. To see the road ahead, visit YamahaMotorsports.com/Journey-Further Some motorcycles shown with custom parts, accessories, paint and bodywork. Dress properly for your ride with a helmet, eye protection, long sleeves, long pants, gloves and boots. Yamaha and the Motorcycle Safety Foundation encourage you to ride safely and respect the environment. For further information regarding the MSF course, please call 1-800-446-9227. Do not drink and ride. It is illegal and dangerous. ©2017 Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. All rights reserved. PRESERVATION WELCOME Energizing Welcome to Illinois! Thanks for picking up a copy of the adventure in partnership with Illinois State Parks guide to better plan your visit to our the National Parks Conservation remarkable state parks. Association. Illinois has an amazing array of state parks, fish and wildlife areas, and conservation and recreation areas, with an even broader selection of natural features and outdoor recreation opportunities. From the Lake Michigan shore at Illinois Beach to the canyons and waterfalls at Starved Rock; from the vistas above the mighty river at Mississippi Palisades to the hill prairies of Jim Edgar GO AND CONQUER Panther Creek; all the way to the sandstone walls of Giant City and the backwater swamps along the Cache River—Illinois has some of the most unique landscapes in America.
    [Show full text]
  • Western Illinois Corridor Impact Study: Lessons Learned on Bypass Construction in Western Illinois and Its Impact on Life in Rural Communities
    Western Illinois Corridor Impact Study: Lessons learned on bypass construction in western Illinois and its impact on life in rural communities Western Illinois Regional Council, 2013 Western Illinois Corridor Impact Study Carthage • Colchester • Roseville • Biggsville • Farmington Acknowledgements A thank you to all of the community members, elected officials and interested citizens who took time out of their busy schedules to attend the public meetings that were held in Carthage, Colchester, Roseville, Biggsville and Farmington. Additionally, we’d like to thank those persons who could not attend the meetings but took the time to complete the surveys that were available for their respective community on- line. All of the feedback was crucial to this study and assisted the staff in the preparation of this report. The Western Illinois Regional Council Project Team: Suzan Nash, Executive Director Nathan Cobb, Principal Planner Matthew Wolf, Assistant Planner This project was made possible in whole through funding received from the Illinois Department of Transportation. i Western Illinois Corridor Impact Study Carthage • Colchester • Roseville • Biggsville • Farmington CONTENTS CHAPTER TITLE PAGE Acknowledgements…………………………………………………………………....... i Table of Contents……………………………………………………………………….. ii List of Figures and Tables…………….………………………………………………… iv Executive Summary…………………………..………………………………………… vi 1.0 Introduction………………………………………...………………………………. 1 1.1 Description and Location of Project………………………………………... 1 1.2 Study Objectives…………………………………………………………….
    [Show full text]
  • Our Wings Are in Motion
    Our Wings are In Motion GWRRA Staff GWRRA Home Office 21423 North 11th Avenue Phoenix, Arizona 85027 Phone: 800-843-9460 GWRRA Director: FROM THE DIRECTORS Mike Stiger March is suppose to come in like a Lion and go out like a lamb, with the weather we just had, Vina and I heard Region E Director: the roar of the wind from our basement as the violent Clayton Alcorn storm of Feb 27/28 passed over us. I think a whole Illinois District Director pride of lions ran through here. There were 3 Dan Ribbing confirmed tornados in St. Louis area. These winter storms remind us that the need to ride aware extends to Chapter “O” Officers our daily lives, as we need to live aware too, and in both cases, preparation is the key to success. Time to buy Director some fresh batteries for the flashlights. Ed and Vina Haggerty [email protected] or 618-558-4729 On the way to the training day at Kendall Assistant Director Hill, on Highway 255, I Dave Laux was in the middle lane, [email protected] there was a car in the left Treasurer lane slightly ahead, and I Vicky Dillard noticed that I was in [email protected] their blind spot. Not a Member Enhancement good place to be in a car or while riding a motorcycle. Judi Laux Then I noticed that their passenger side mirror was [email protected] pulled in, everything on their right side was now in their blind spot. I backed off the speed to increase Educator separation, and thought how many times on the Jean Stout [email protected] Goldwing I’m aware of where I am in relation to the cars around me and make sure I’m not in anyone’s blind spot, but I never check the passenger side mirror.
    [Show full text]
  • Spring Lake Watershed Plan July 2008
    Spring Lake Watershed Plan July 2008 Spring Lake Watershed Committee Members: Lee Calvert, Chairman Jon Bowman, Vice-Chairman Alice Henry, Secretary Jim Bessler Walter Burnett Chuck Ehlschlaeger Scott McConnell Dana Walker Mike Ward Travis Weaver Plan Writer / Watershed Coordinator: Daniel Moorehouse McDonough County SWCD Resource Conservationist: Duane Mansir McDonough County NRCS District Conservationist: Gregory Jackson Sr. Funding for this project provided, in part, by the Governor of Illinois and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency through section 319 of the Clean Water Act. Table of Contents Mission Statement............................................................................................................................3 Introduction......................................................................................................................................3 Watershed Description.....................................................................................................................5 General Overview........................................................................................................................5 Human Use...................................................................................................................................7 Construction of Spring Lake........................................................................................................8 Watershed History.......................................................................................................................9
    [Show full text]
  • Senate Amendment
    *LRB10204777KMF25399a* Sen. Patrick J. Joyce Filed: 4/19/2021 10200SB0915sam001 LRB102 04777 KMF 25399 a 1 AMENDMENT TO SENATE BILL 915 2 AMENDMENT NO. ______. Amend Senate Bill 915 by replacing 3 everything after the enacting clause with the following: 4 "Section 5. The State Parks Designation Act is amended by 5 changing Sections 1, 3, 3.3, 6, and 7 and by adding Section 3.4 6 as follows: 7 (20 ILCS 840/1) (from Ch. 105, par. 468g) 8 Sec. 1. The following described areas are designated State 9 Parks. Sites are designated as such by exhibiting exceptional 10 scenic and natural features and terrain that warrant state 11 level significance and that offer a wide range of recreational 12 opportunities for the public to enjoy. The intended usage of 13 these sites blends in the protection of the natural resources; 14 including plant and animal communities, cultural and historic 15 resources in a way that appeals to a large number of people in 16 a variety of ways and have the names herein ascribed to them: 10200SB0915sam001 -2- LRB102 04777 KMF 25399 a 1 Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park, in Lake 2 County; 3 Apple River Canyon State Park, in Jo Daviess County; 4 Argyle Lake State Park, in McDonough County; 5 Beall Woods State Park, in Wabash County; 6 Beaver Dam State Park, in Macoupin County; 7 Buffalo Rock State Park, in LaSalle County; 8 Castle Rock State Park, in Ogle County; 9 Cave-in-Rock State Park, in Hardin County; 10 Chain O'Lakes State Park, in Lake and McHenry Counties; 11 Channahon State Park, in Will County 12 Delabar State Park, in Henderson County; 13 Dixon State Park, in Lee County; 14 Dixon Springs State Park, in Pope County; 15 Eagle Creek State Park, in Shelby County; 16 Edward R.
    [Show full text]
  • Illinois Register Cover 2011:Layout 1
    2011 ILLINOIS RULES OF GOVERNMENTAL REGISTER AGENCIES Index Department Administrative Code Division 111 E. Monroe St. Springfield, IL 62756 217-782-7017 www.cyberdriveillinois.com Printed on recycled paper PUBLISHED BY JESSE WHITE • SECRETARY OF STATE TABLE OF CONTENTS September 16, 2011 Volume 35, Issue 38 PROPOSED RULES RACING BOARD, ILLINOIS Medication 11 Ill. Adm. Code 603.................................................................15210 ADOPTED RULES NATURAL RESOURCES, DEPARTMENT OF Cock Pheasant, Hungarian Partridge, Bobwhite Quail, and Rabbit Hunting 17 Ill. Adm. Code 530.................................................................15212 Late-Winter Deer Hunting Season 17 Ill. Adm. Code 680.................................................................15242 Squirrel Hunting 17 Ill. Adm. Code 690.................................................................15247 The Taking of Wild Turkeys − Fall Gun Season 17 Ill. Adm. Code 715.................................................................15259 The Taking of Wild Turkeys − Fall Archery Season 17 Ill. Adm. Code 720.................................................................15268 PUBLIC HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Center Code 77 Ill. Adm. Code 515.................................................................15278 EMERGENCY RULES RACING BOARD, ILLINOIS Medication 11 Ill. Adm. Code 603.................................................................15296 NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR EXPEDITED CORRECTION PUBLIC HEALTH, DEPARTMENT OF Skilled
    [Show full text]
  • Illinois State Parks
    COMPLIMENTARY $3.95 2019/2020 YOUR COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE PARKS ILLINOIS STATE PARKS ACTIVITIES • SIGHTSEEING • DINING • LODGING TRAILS • HISTORY • MAPS • MORE OFFICIAL PARTNERS T:5.375” S:4.75” S:7.375” SO TASTY EVERYONE WILL WANT A BITE. T:8.375” ©2019 Preferred Brands International. All rights reserved. International. Brands Preferred ©2019 TASTY BITE® is all-natural and perfect for the trail. Look for the yellow pouch in the international food aisle.* tastybite.com *Keep wildlife wild; Don’t feed the animals. A23899_2d_9tas_2967_Q2_Print_Oh-Ranger.indd 04.04.19 A23899x01D_OhRanger_smp.psd Epson A23899X02C_Tasty Bite Final 032919-Product_smp.psd HP FINAL Client: Tasty Bite APPROVAL SIGNATURES ROUND(s) 3 Filename: 19tas_2967_Q2_Print_Oh-Ranger.indd SIZE / Date: 4-2-2019 2:32 PM MECHANICAL SPECS (w x h) FONTS & IMAGES PROOF FORMAT Job #: 2967 Bleed: 5.875” x 8.875” Fonts TRAFFIC Insert Date: 4/1 Trim: 5.375” x 8.375” Knockout (HTF49 Liteweight), Acumin Pro Condensed (Light), Pubs or Loc: PROD. Oh Ranger Viewing: 5.375” x 8.375” Acumin Pro (Black, Regular, Bold) Magazine Description: None Live: 4.75” x 7.375” Images STUDIO Scale: 1” = 1” Print Tasty Bite Final 032919-CMYK.psd (CMYK; 448 ppi, 494 ppi; AD Notes: None ACTUAL SIZE (w x h) 66.93%, 60.7%), Tasty_Bite_Logo.ai (17.81%), Tasty Bite Final 032919-Product.psd (CMYK; 536 ppi; 55.95%) CW Bleed: 5.875” x 8.875” Mekanism Trim: 5.375” x 8.375” Inks CD 640 Second St Viewing: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black SF, CA 94107 5.375” x 8.375” BM 415.908.4000 Live: 4.75” x 7.375” Gutter: None Designer: Dustin Page Printed at: None CLIENT WELCOME Welcome to Illinois and thank you for picking up a copy of the Illinois State Parks guide to plan your visit to our great state parks.
    [Show full text]
  • Freshwater Mussels (Bivalvia: Unionidae) of the La Moine and Spoon Rivers, Illinois
    Transactions of the Illinois State Academy of Science received 2/23/13 (2013) Volume 106, pp. 27-34 accepted 8/27/13 Freshwater Mussels (Bivalvia: Unionidae) of the La Moine and Spoon Rivers, Illinois Joshua L. Sherwood¹*, Alison Price Stodola¹, Sarah A. Bales¹, and Timothy W. Spier² ¹Illinois Natural History Survey – Prairie Research Institute, University of Illinois, 1816 South Oak St., Champaign, IL 61820 ²Department of Biological Sciences, Western Illinois University, 1 University Circle, Macomb, IL 61455 *Correspondence: [email protected] ABSTRACT Understanding the distribution of current mussel communities within a basin is the initial step towards conserving these imperiled an- imals. Two basins in which little were known of the current mussel communities are the La Moine and Spoon Rivers in western Illinois. The mussel communities were sampled at 87 locations within these two basins between 2009-2011 and historical mussel communities served as a comparison within these basins. The current samples produced 1,171 live mussels representing 21 species from the La Moine River basin and 1,291 live individuals representing 21 species from the Spoon River basin. Forty-three species have been collected from the Spoon River basin since 1892. The La Moine River basin has not been sampled as thoroughly as the Spoon and only 25 species have been documented from this basin since the first samples in the late 1980’s. INTRODUCTION ened or as a species of special concern (Ti- the western forest-prairie natural division, Freshwater mussels (Bivalvia: Unionidae) emann et al., 2007; Cummings and Mayer, although the headwaters of the Spoon Riv- are a crucial component of freshwater 1997; Illinois Endangered Species Protec- er rise in the western section of the Grand ecosystems (Howard and Cuffey, 2006; tion Board, 2011).
    [Show full text]
  • Illinois State 27Em. Mmmce
    I L L I N O I S 7e m m ce S tate 2 . mm A n Il [unr ated Descr ip tive Gu ide to i P r s or Memor ial r Scen c a k , H i rt ic and L inco l n Sh r ine: i n I l l i no ir sre EDITION ( Car Sti ckers are required at al l State Parks 1 00 ’ acres or larger e xcept Lincoln s New Salem ) S"A"E O FILLINOIS W i G . G lliam Stratton , overnor DEPAR TMENT OF CONSERVA TION n me r i e t Gl e . P l c o D a , D r r DIV ISION O FPAR KS AND MEMOR IA LS W l l m R . A l l e n e i nt e n e nt i ia , Sup r d R G SP IN FIELD , ILLINOIS Pri nt ed by A u /bo r i ty of t he Stat e o f III/720 i ; i e nsgn ; 1 2 3 ( 80402 - 6- 58) STATE PARKS AND MEMORIALS A ppl e Ri ve r Canyon State Park A rgyle Lake State Park Beave r Dam Lake State Park Bishop Hill State Me morial Black Hawk State Park Buffalo Rock State Park Cahokia Court House State Memorial Cahokia Mounds State Park Cave - i n - Rock State Park Dickson Mounds State Memorial Dixon Springs State Park Fe rne Clyfi e State Park Fort Chartres State Park Fort Cre ve Coeur State Park Fort Kaskaskia State Park Fort Massac State Park Fox Ridge State Park Fox Ri v er State Park Ge bhard Woods State Park Giant City State Park Grand Marais State Park e G e e Ulyss s S .
    [Show full text]