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The Illinois River (Miami-Illinois: Inoka Siipiiwi [4]) is a principal tributary of the Mississippi River at approximately 273 miles (439 km) in length. Located in the U.S. state of Illinois , [ 5 ] the river has a drainage basin of 28,756.6 square miles (74,479 km 2 ). [ 6 ]
This section of the river lies in the central Illinois River Valley and is administered by the state of Illinois as the Marshall State Fish and Wildlife Area. The valley was formed during the Wisconsin glaciation , which is responsible for the cobbles and boulders left in the area.
Upper Peoria Lake is a section of the Illinois River primarily between Peoria County and Woodford County, Illinois, United States.The lake runs from South Rome to Peoria Heights, with Spring Bay and the Detweiller Marina area of Peoria near the middle.
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources partnered with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on a reclamation project that was completed in May 2003. The project optimized the habitat for wildlife (fish and waterfowl), improved flood control, and increased food and cover for wildlife. [6]
The oldest section of Peoria, the largest city on the river, lies at its shores. From a modern perspective, the lake runs from just south of the McClugage Bridge (US 24/US 150/War Memorial Drive) to the Murray Baker Bridge (Interstate 74). The larger Upper Peoria Lake flows into the lake on its north side, at approximately river mile 166.5. [1]
The water of the lake, fed by abundant local springs, is cooler than most Illinois River lakes. In the 1980s, both north and south lakes were rehabilitated to remove an undesirable carp and gizzard shad population. [3] [7] This rehabilition improved water clarity, helped aquatic plants to grow, and improved the desirable fish population. [3]
It is near the confluence of the Sangamon River and Illinois River.; [2] [3] the original confluence of the meandering Sangamon River channel and the Illinois River is contained within the Sanganois Conservation Area. [4] The area is located in southwestern Mason County, northwestern Cass County, and a small portion in Schuyler County. [2]
Mississippi River. Ohio River. Lusk Creek; Saline River; Wabash River. Little Wabash River. Skillet Fork; Elm River; Fox River; Salt Creek; Bonpas Creek; Embarras River (Illinois) North Fork Embarras River; Little Embarras River; Little Vermilion River; Vermilion River. Middle Fork Vermilion River; Salt Fork Vermilion River. Saline Branch ...