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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:
- Reintroduce native fish to the Illinois River floodplains
- Introduce a diverse group of fish species
Achievements:
- Stocked 35 species between 3 different sites
- 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: