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Project T-31-D1

Project Title: Establishment of Historic Fish Communities to Restored Illinois River Floodplain Lakes

Community and/or Species Focus:

 Wetlands, Fish

Goals/Objectives:
  1. Reintroduce native fish to the Illinois River floodplains
  2. Introduce a diverse group of fish species
Achievements:
  1. ​Stocked 35 species between 3 different sites
  2. Populations were established at 2 sites: Emiquon and Spunky Bottoms

Post-Project Survey (if applicable): Fish populations were successful at Emiquon but further monitoring is needed at Spunky Bottoms

Project Period: 2006 - 2009

Principle Investigator(s):

 Mike Retzer (Illinois Natural History Survey)

Final Report:
T-31-D1​