NEWS
- Sept 29 presentation: At Millikin University in Decatur, Ed Mehnert will present The Mahomet Aquifer, Lake Decatur, and How Geology Impacts Water Supply, more info. The presentation is free and open to all.
- New map: ISGS releases Surficial Geologic Mapping of the Mahomet Quadrangle, more on the map
- ISWS GW Resources Map server The ISWS has created a new, web-based map server. Check out you area here.
- Museum of the Grand Prairie A Look at Water Resources: Mahomet Aquifer, Sun, Aug 21, 2PM more info
- Senate Bill 325: calls for the development of a Mahomet Aquifer Protection Task Force, read the News-Gazette report or the bill
- Mtg presentation: review Steve Frank's presentation from the Mar 15 mtg, Lake Springfield Projects & Hunter Lake (13 MB)
- New USGS report: Application of Hydrogeology and Tritium- Based Groundwater-Age Estimates to Assess the Travel Time of Groundwater at the Site of a Landfill to the Mahomet Aquifer near Clinton, Illinois. read more
- Mtg presentation: review Dr. Mwakanyamale's presentation from the Jan 19 mtg, Helicopter-borne Transient Electromagnetic Characterization of Glacial Aquifer Systems for Improved Groundwater Management
- New law for 2016: HB 1326 becomes effective, read the N-G report
- Smithsonian exhibit: The Museum of the Grand Prairie, Mahomet, will host a Smithsonian exhibit next summer on the role of water in our communities. more info
- UIUC research: Where does groundwater from 3 major US aquifers go? answer
- Water use: Estimated Use of Water in the United States in 2010: USGS finds water use at 355 BGD in 2010, drops 13% from 2005. Read the full report or the 2-page fact sheet.
- News-Gazette commentary: Future remains unclear for Mahomet aquifer
- WOTUS: Waters of the U.S.-- review Lauren Lurkins Powerpoint that she presented at the Sept 16 MAC mtg. More info-- read AWWA's report on the topic or review the USEPA website
