NGRREC Research

Through its research, NGRECC proposes to develop sound watershed and river management strategies to protect valuable natural resources and maintain their viability for public use in an ecologically conscientious manner.

The center combines the study of social, biological, and physical aspects of water issues, promotes multidisciplinary research, provides natural resource information, and addresses water issues critical to Illinois, the Midwest, and North America.

NGRREC’s research program is linked closely to the Illinois Natural History Survey (INHS) Great Rivers Field Station. For more than 100 years, INHS has been conducting research on the Illinois and Mississippi rivers. Now both groups have partnered to conduct highly sophisticated ecological research, while providing great training and educational programs for faculty, students, and the public. 

Since its inception, NGRREC has funded more than $285,000 in research and maintains an expert staff involved in research funded by other sponsors. 

A comprehensive overview and findings of all current and ongoing NGRREC projects is available here. MORE

Includes a list and summary of all research projects that have been completed by NGRREC and our associates. MORE

A collection of peer reviewed papers and journal articles based on work supported wholly or in part by the NGRREC. MORE