Peoria Lake sediment investigation

Realizing the importance of Peoria Lake and the seriousness of the sedimentation problem of the lake, the Illinois State Water Survey initiatedthe Peoria Lake Sediment Investigation under the sponsorship of the U.S. ArmyCorps of Engineers, Rock Island District.The main objectives of the study were to:- Determine the sedimentation rate of the lake- Identify the sources of sediment to the lake and their relativequantities- Develop a sediment budget- Investigate the quality of the sediment in the lake- Investigate a range of alternative solutions to the sedimentationproblem of the lake and make recommendationsThis project will address alternative solutions to the problem of sedimentation in Peoria Lake.