University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Waukegan River Illinois National Nonpoint Source Monitoring Program Project

White, William P.; Beardsley, John; Tomkins, Scott

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Title
Waukegan River Illinois National Nonpoint Source Monitoring Program Project
Author(s)
  • White, William P.
  • Beardsley, John
  • Tomkins, Scott
Issue Date
2010-04
Keyword(s)
  • nonpoint source pollution
  • runoff
  • stream restoration
  • watershed monitoring
Geographic Coverage
Waukegan River, Illinois
Abstract
The Waukegan River watershed NMP project focused on stream naturalization through bank stabilization and aquatic habitat enhancement. Biological and habitat monitoring was conducted over a 12-year period before and after implementation of restoration practices. Results indicate that streambank stabilization structures reduced erosion and improved instream habitat. However, biological diversity only improved with the addition of instream riffle and pool habitat structures. The authors note that sustaining biological diversity in restored streams requires a comprehensive approach that not only includes bank, channel and habitat improvements, but addresses all potential sources of impairment in the watershed.
Publisher
North Carolina State University, Water Quality Group
Series/Report Name or Number
NWQEP Notes no. 133
Type of Resource
text
Language
en
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