Yorkville/Glen Palmer Dam alternative analysis and preliminary design project OWR-02-003 : Yorkville, Illinois, Kendall County.

This executive summary report summarizes the results of an alternative evaluation and preliminary design study for improvements to, or removal of, the Glen D. Palmer Dam in Yorkville, Illinois. This study was conducted to recommend the best method of improving the hydraulic conditions at the downstream face of the dam, reconnect the river with respect to fish movement, and provide safe canoe passage through the dam site. The recommended alternative was developed by working with a Citizen Advisory Committee to involve the public throughout the study.

"OWR-04-001."

"The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), Office of Water Resources (OWR), is granted the authority to formulate plans for water resource improvements and facilities through the Des Plaines and Illinois Rivers Act, 615 ILCS 60/3 (2002 State Bar Edition, Illinois Compiled Statutes."--P. 1.

"April 2004."

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This executive summary report summarizes the results of an alternative evaluation and preliminary design study for improvements to, or removal of, the Glen D. Palmer Dam in Yorkville, Illinois. This study was conducted to recommend the best method of improving the hydraulic conditions at the downstream face of the dam, reconnect the river with respect to fish movement, and provide safe canoe passage through the dam site. The recommended alternative was developed by working with a Citizen Advisory Committee to involve the public throughout the study.

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