Kinkaid area assessment /

Kinkaid Creek has its headwaters in the northwestern portion of Jackson County and flows southeast until it meets the Big Muddy near Grimsby. Kinkaid Lake, formed when Kinkaid Creek was impounded about 30 years ago, is located in Jackson County. The report provides information on the natural and human resources of the area as a basis for managing and improving its ecosystems. The development of ecosystems-based information and management programs in Illinois are the result of three processes-- the Critical Trends Assessment Program, Conservation Congress, and Water Resources and Land Use Priorities Task Force.

Lower Rock River area assessment.

"Examines an area in northwestern Illinois formed by the Rock and Green River systems ... designated a state Resource Rich Area"--P. iii.

Lower Sangamon River area assessment.

"The Lower Sangamon River Area Assessment examines 5,419 square miles in central Illinois."--P. iii.

Mackinaw River area assessment.

"The Mackinaw River Area Assessment examines an area situated along the Mackinaw River in the central part of Illinois. Because significant natural community and species diversity is found in the area, it has been designated a state Resource Rich Area. This report is part of a series of reports on Illinois Resource Rich Areas where a public-private partnership has been formed. These assessments provide information on the natural and human resources of the areas as a basis for managing and improving their ecosystems. The determination of resource rich areas and development of ecosystem-based information and management programs in Illinois are the result of three processes -- the Critical Trends Assessment Program, the Conservation Congress, and the Water Resources and Land Use Priorities Task Force."--P. iii, v.1.

Mississippi Western Five area assessment /

The Mississippi Western Five Area Assessment, part of a series of statewide regional assessments, examines 1,630 square miles, falling within portions of seven Illinois counties in western Illinois-- Henderson, Henry, Knox, Mercer, Warren, as well as very small parts of Hancock and Rock Island counties and also falls within the physiographic region called Galesburg Till Plain. The report provides information on the natural and human resources of the area as a basis for managing and improving its ecosystems. The development of ecosystem-based information and management programs in Illinois are the result of three processes-- the Critical Trends Assessment Program, Conservation Congress, and Water Resources and Land Use Priorities Task Force.

Prairie Parklands area assessment.

Examines 1,477 square miles in northeastern Illinois that historically was open prairie with a park-like appearance of scattered trees. The area encompasses 25 subbasins along the Illinois, Des Plaines, and Kankakee rivers, of which 8 have been designated a state Resource Rich Area.

Rock River area assessment /

"Critical Trends Assessment Program."--Cover.

Sinkhole Plain area assessment.

"Examines a karst/cave area in southwestern Illinois bordering the Mississippi River ... designated a state Resource Rich Area."--P. iii.

Shawnee area assessment /

Examines an area in southeastern Illinois--a portion of which has been designated a state Resource Rich Area.

Spoon River area assessment.

"Examines the Spoon River basin in west central Illinois"--P. iii.

Sugar-Pecatonica area assessment.

"Examines an area in north central Illinois along the Wisconsin/Illinois border ... designated a state Resource Rich Area."--P. iii.

Thorn Creek area assessment /

Examines a small area of southern Cook County and northeastern Will County in Illinois--a portion of which has been designated a state Resource Rich Area.

Upper Des Plaines River area assessment /

"Critical Trends Assessment Program."--Cover.

Vermilion River (Illinois River Basin) area assessment.

The Critical Trends Assessment Program (CTAP) documents changes in ecological conditions.

Upper Sangamon River area assessment.

"Examines an area of more than 1,200 square miles in east central Illinois ... designated a state Resource Rich Area."--P. iii.