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Illinois Nutrient Monitoring Sites

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By Central Midwest Water Science Center March 18, 2019

Eight nutrient monitoring stations were established in 2015 to continuously monitor nutrient and sediment concentrations and loads in support of the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy.  This site provides current and historical monitoring information for the eight nutrient monitoring stations.

USGS Gage 05447500

USGS Gage 05447500 Green River near Geneseo, Illinois

USGS Gage 05446500

USGS Gage 05446500 Rock River near Joslin, IL

USGS Gage 03346500

USGS Gage 03346500 Embarras River at Lawrenceville, IL

Follow this link to the Illinois Nutrient Monitoring Sites-Current Conditions.

Below are publications associated with this project.

Continuous monitoring of sediment and nutrients in the Illinois River at Florence, Illinois, 2012-13

The Illinois River is the largest river in Illinois and is the primary contributing watershed for nitrogen, phosphorus, and suspended-sediment loading to the upper Mississippi River from Illinois. In addition to streamflow, the following water-quality constituents were monitored at the Illinois River at Florence, Illinois (U.S. Geological Survey station number 05586300), during May 2012–October 20
Authors
Paul J. Terrio, Timothy D. Straub, Marian M. Domanski, Nicholas A. Siudyla
By
Water Resources Mission Area, Central Midwest Water Science Center

Real-time continuous nitrate monitoring in Illinois in 2013

Many sources contribute to the nitrogen found in surface water in Illinois. Illinois is located in the most productive agricultural area in the country, and nitrogen fertilizer is commonly used to maximize corn production in this area. Additionally, septic/wastewater systems, industrial emissions, and lawn fertilizer are common sources of nitrogen in urban areas of Illinois. In agricultural areas,
Authors
Kelly L. Warner, Paul J. Terrio, Timothy D. Straub, Donald Roseboom, Gary P. Johnson
By
Water Resources Mission Area, Central Midwest Water Science Center

Eight nutrient monitoring stations were established in 2015 to continuously monitor nutrient and sediment concentrations and loads in support of the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy.  This site provides current and historical monitoring information for the eight nutrient monitoring stations.

USGS Gage 05447500

USGS Gage 05447500 Green River near Geneseo, Illinois

USGS Gage 05446500

USGS Gage 05446500 Rock River near Joslin, IL

USGS Gage 03346500

USGS Gage 03346500 Embarras River at Lawrenceville, IL

Follow this link to the Illinois Nutrient Monitoring Sites-Current Conditions.

Below are publications associated with this project.

Continuous monitoring of sediment and nutrients in the Illinois River at Florence, Illinois, 2012-13

The Illinois River is the largest river in Illinois and is the primary contributing watershed for nitrogen, phosphorus, and suspended-sediment loading to the upper Mississippi River from Illinois. In addition to streamflow, the following water-quality constituents were monitored at the Illinois River at Florence, Illinois (U.S. Geological Survey station number 05586300), during May 2012–October 20
Authors
Paul J. Terrio, Timothy D. Straub, Marian M. Domanski, Nicholas A. Siudyla
By
Water Resources Mission Area, Central Midwest Water Science Center

Real-time continuous nitrate monitoring in Illinois in 2013

Many sources contribute to the nitrogen found in surface water in Illinois. Illinois is located in the most productive agricultural area in the country, and nitrogen fertilizer is commonly used to maximize corn production in this area. Additionally, septic/wastewater systems, industrial emissions, and lawn fertilizer are common sources of nitrogen in urban areas of Illinois. In agricultural areas,
Authors
Kelly L. Warner, Paul J. Terrio, Timothy D. Straub, Donald Roseboom, Gary P. Johnson
By
Water Resources Mission Area, Central Midwest Water Science Center
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