Illinois

USGS partners with six states to map critical mineral potential with cutting-edge data

apdemas@usgs.gov — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 08:00:00 EDT

RESTON, Va. — The U.S. Geological Survey will invest more than $3.5 million to map critical mineral resources in partnership with the geological surveys of Arkansas, Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri and Tennessee.

Media Alert: Low-Level Flights to Image Geology Over Parts of Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri and Tennessee

apdemas@usgs.gov — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 16:27:38 EDT

Editor: In the public interest and in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations, the USGS is announcing this low-level airborne project. Your assistance in informing the local communities is appreciated.

Tingley Interviewed by Chicago Sun-Times on Prey Fish Populations in Lake Michigan

rquintal@usgs.gov — Thu, 6 Apr 2023 16:17:52 EDT

Chicago Sun Times includes report on data provided by the Great Lakes Science Center

GLSC's Alma Schrage Contributes to National Park Service National Mall Video Using American Sign Language

rquintal@usgs.gov — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 15:00:38 EDT

Making Science More Accessible

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds geochemistry surveying in central United States

apdemas@usgs.gov — Wed, 15 Feb 2023 17:23:00 EST

RESTON, Va. — The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and a coalition of state geological surveys are investing about $325,000, to conduct geochemical sampling in across about 2 million square kilometers of the central United States, from the Midcontinent to the Appalachian Basin.

Back and Forth: Public invited to ask questions and learn more about the low-level helicopter flying above the Illinois River Basin

hkoehler@usgs.gov — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 13:02:06 EST

Media representatives: Please join the U.S. Geological Survey, SkyTEM, and various partners for a demonstration takeoff of the low-flying helicopter and description of what scientists are seeking in/around the Illinois River Basin using this specialized geophysical instrument. Please RSVP to Heidi Koehler Koontz at 720-320-1246 or hkoontz@usgs.gov.

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds geologic mapping in Illinois

apdemas@usgs.gov — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 18:33:45 EST

RESTON, Va. — The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the Illinois State Geological Survey are investing about $525,000 to map the Illinois-Kentucky Fluorspar District and the Midwest Permian Ultramafic District, which are locations of proven critical mineral resources and were a major source of fluorspar prior to the 1970s.

Media Alert: Low-flying helicopter will survey Illinois River Basin for geologic, water studies

hkoehler@usgs.gov — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 10:24:06 EST

Note to Editors: In the public interest and in accordance with FAA regulations, the USGS is announcing this low-level airborne project. Your assistance informing the local communities is appreciated.

Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers Experiencing Widespread and Regional Changes

mlubeck@usgs.gov — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 13:14:15 EDT

ROCK ISLAND, Illinois – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District; and the U.S. Geological Survey, in partnership with others, have released a report regarding the Ecological Status and Trends of the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers.

Media Alert: Flights Above the Mississippi Alluvial Plain and Adjacent Areas to Continue Aquifer Mapping

hkoehler@usgs.gov — Thu, 26 Aug 2021 11:15:00 EDT

Editor:  In the public interest and in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations, the U.S. Geological Survey is announcing this low-level airborne project. Your assistance informing the local communities is appreciated.  

USGS, Southern Illinois University researchers advance genome mapping for critically-endangered sturgeon

dkdavis@usgs.gov — Wed, 7 Apr 2021 07:00:00 EDT

This scientific advancement can lead to the development of new genetic markers that will help scientists distinguish between pallid sturgeon and the shovelnose sturgeon, another sturgeon species that looks similar but is more common.

Media Advisory: Study of Asian Carp Deterrent Begins in January

mlubeck@usgs.gov — Mon, 11 Jan 2021 08:00:00 EST

Reporters: Do you want to interview USGS scientists about the project? Please contact Randy Hines or Marisa Lubeck.

Low-flying Airplane to Map Geology of Southeast Missouri and Southern Illinois

jlavista@usgs.gov — Wed, 6 Jan 2021 07:30:00 EST

TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for City / Town Halls in IL & MO

sdoering@usgs.gov — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 03:45:00 EST

Summary statistics are now available for this challenge. Thanks again to everyone who contributed!

FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for City / Town Halls in IL & MO

sdoering@usgs.gov — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 04:30:00 EST

This challenge is now complete! Thank you to everyone who contributed!

Mapping Challenge Update (11/19/2020): City / Town Halls in IL & MO

sdoering@usgs.gov — Thu, 19 Nov 2020 04:00:00 EST

This challenge is SO CLOSE to being finished with approximately 200 edits contributed since last week! The metropolitan areas are looking good, leaving a small handfull of communities scattered throughout Illinois and Missouri that need collecting. Check out our spatial analyses for tips on which communities these may be.

Mapping Challenge Update (11/10/2020): City / Town Halls in IL & MO

sdoering@usgs.gov — Tue, 10 Nov 2020 04:15:00 EST

Volunteers have been working in the Chicago metrpolitan area and contributed close to 200 points in the last week - SPECTACULAR! This challenge is nearing completion, but there are still many points yet to be collected in the St. Louis metrpolitan area and throughout Illinois and Missouri. See our spatial analyses for tips on which communities these might be.

Mapping Challenge Update (11/05/2020): City / Town Halls in IL & MO

sdoering@usgs.gov — Thu, 5 Nov 2020 04:30:00 EST

This challenge is nearing completion. However, there are still some communities in the Saint Louis and Chicago metropolitan areas that do not yet have a city hall within their boundaries. See our spatial analyses for tips on which communities these may include.

Mapping Challenge Update (10/29/2020): City / Town Halls in IL & MO

sdoering@usgs.gov — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 05:30:00 EDT

This challenge is moving along nicely with a handful of points added in Missouri since last week. However, there are still many points to be added in the suburbs of the Chicago and Saint Louis metropolitan areas. See our spatial analyses for tips on which communities these might be.

Mapping Challenge Update (10/21/2020): City / Town Halls in IL & MO

sdoering@usgs.gov — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 05:00:00 EDT

Volunteers continue to make progress on this challenge with approximately 30 new points added. Since this challenge is nearing completion, we performed our spatial analyses to help identify remaining communities.

Mapping Challenge Update (10/15/2020): City / Town Halls in IL & MO

sdoering@usgs.gov — Thu, 15 Oct 2020 04:15:00 EDT

This challenge continues to make progress with 50 edits since last week. This includes the addition of approximately 30 new points. However, there are still many points to be collected, especially in the Chicago metropolitan area.

Mapping Challenge Update (10/08/2020): City / Town Halls in IL & MO

sdoering@usgs.gov — Thu, 8 Oct 2020 05:15:00 EDT

This challenge is also gaining momentum with 150 edits contributed in the last week. This includes the addition of approx. 100 new points - AWESOME!

Mapping Challenge Update (10/01/2020): City / Town Halls in IL & MO

sdoering@usgs.gov — Thu, 1 Oct 2020 05:00:00 EDT

Volunteers contributed over 200 edits to this challenge since last week - THANK YOU! This includes the addition of over 100 new points.

Earth MRI Funds Critical Minerals Projects in Illinois

dkdavis@usgs.gov — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 05:45:00 EDT

A total of $106,978 will fund new research and preserve important data across the Land of Lincoln

NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for City / Town Halls in IL & MO!

sdoering@usgs.gov — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 05:00:00 EDT

TNMCorps Mapping Challenges shift to the Midwest with a new challenge for city/town halls in Illinois and Missouri!

Assessment of Mercury Bioaccumulation in US National Parks Using Citizen Science

sbeldin@usgs.gov — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 04:00:00 EDT

A team of federal, academic, and NGO researchers conducted a national-scale assessment of mercury bioaccumulation in aquatic ecosystems using dragonfly larvae as biosentinels.

President Proposes $971.2 Million FY 2021 Budget for USGS

drewlapointe@usgs.gov — Mon, 10 Feb 2020 06:30:00 EST

Budget Focuses on Bringing Science, Facilities, and Infrastructure into the 21st Century

Low-Level Flights to Image 3D Geology in Illinois, Kentucky and Indiana

hkoehler@usgs.gov — Mon, 21 Oct 2019 09:00:00 EDT

Editor: In the public interest and in accordance with the Federal Aviation Administration regulations, the USGS is announcing this low-level airborne project. Your assistance in informing the local communities is appreciated.

USGS Mobile Water Quality Sensor on Mississippi River Boat

rchoate@usgs.gov — Fri, 20 Sep 2019 06:00:00 EDT

U.S. Geological Survey expands its network of water-quality sensors to include the American Queen Steamboat as she travels the entire length of the Mississippi River collecting nutrient levels and water-quality data along the way. (Image Courtesy: Iowa Public Radio, Iowa City, Iowa, limited use USGS only)

GLSC Deepwater Science Program delivers annual reports, presentations to Great Lakes fishery managers at annual Lake Committee Meetings

rquintal@usgs.gov — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 10:30:00 EDT

Delivering Information to Fishery Managers in the Great Lakes Basin.