Mahomet Aquifer Consortium

Our Mission Statement:
"To further study the Mahomet aquifer on a regional basis
and to develop options for the management of this valuable resource."

Map with water towers in east-central IL

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Board Meeting: Mon, July 11, 10 AM at IAWC, 201 Devonshire Dr, Champaign. (Click here for Google map)
Next Member Meeting: Thurs, Aug 14, 10 AM at the ISWS. (Click here for Google map for the ISWS Bldg.)
MAC recognized by the Illinois Groundwater Association-- MAC was awarded the 2008 Illinois Groundwater Education Award for its dedication to the study and management of this valuable resource while striving to educate the communities that rely on the aquifer's continued viability. At the April 8th IGA mtg, Mel Pleines accepted the award on behalf of MAC.
May 16-- Beyond Showerheads and Sprinklers: Water Governance Solutions for Illinois. The mtg will be at the Union League Club of Chicago 65 West Jackson Blvd, Chicago
Illinois Water 2008 will be held Oct 8 & 9 in Champaign.
Congressional Water Caucus formed in 2007-- read more
What's the impact of biofuels on the US water supply? Read this report from the National Research Council
Read about various water issues in On Tap. Read the entire Fall 2006 issue (a 5 MB file).
News-Gazette editorial of Nov 2006 ("Science needs to provide answers on Mahomet Aquifer")
ISWS letter to the City of Champaign re: water availability from the Mahomet aquifer
Who pumps water from the Mahomet aquifer? Check this map showing the community water supplies pumping from the Mahomet aquifer.
What's been done to study the Mahomet aquifer? Check the revised list of projects
Champaign Co. Farm Bureau endorses additional research for Mahomet aquifer.
IAWC Champaign selected as best water in US.
Illinois American Water Co. pledges financial support for aquifer studies. Read more
Groundwater FAQs: We try to answer some common questions about groundwater. [Email the Webmaster with a suggestion for another FAQ.]
   1) 8 groundwater words to know
   2) The hydrologic cycle
   3) Water wells & well interference

Water Resources Planning in East-Central Illinois
[mail address= P.O. Box 7318, Champaign, IL 61826-7318, Project Coordinator: Robbie Berg of Earth Partners]

Link to the Committee's WWW site (Check here for mtg dates and directions.)

Twelve committee members have been selected-- 4 from each region (West, Central & East) (rev Aug 2007)

Link to ISWS Water Supply Planning WWW site

MAC's progress report to IDNR/OWR regarding the WSP grant

Gary Clark's discussion of Water Law in Illinois (PDF of 3/30 presentation)

On Feb 16, the first mtg of the Water Resources Planning Committee for East-Central Illinois was held in Urbana. Approx. 80 people attended the mtg.

On Jan 31, MAC held a public mtg to discuss the Mahomet aquifer & the Water Resources Planning Committee for East-Central Illinois in Clinton. The mtg ran from 7 to 8PM at the Clinton HS auditorium.

Responsibilities of the Committee, IDNR & the Surveys

Read State & Regional Water-Supply Planning in Illinois to learn why planning is needed and where to get more info.

Governor announces water supply study. (includes Executive Order 2006-1)

SIU report-- County-level forecasts of water use in Illinois: 2005-2025, [ view abstract or download PDF (8 MB)]

ASCE reviews state water resources planning in the 50 states. Read more

Openlands releases their Troubled Waters report (click for fact sheet or report.)

Links: NE Illinois Water Resources Planning Committee

Last Updated: June 19, 2008
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Our Mission Statement: "To further study the Mahomet aquifer on a regional basis and to develop options for the management of this valuable resource."

Our Mission Statement:
"To further study the Mahomet aquifer on a regional basis
and to develop options for the management of this valuable resource."