Illinois Water Science Center
1201 W. University Ave.
Urbana, IL 61801
Agency/Department: Dept. of Interior
Background/History of the Laboratory:
As one of the 48 Science Centers in the Water Discipline
of the U.S. Geological Survey, the Illinois Water
Science Center is an integral part of a Federal agency devoted to data collection, applied science,
research, and dissemination of information.
USGS Illinois Water Science Center has three offices -
the main Science Center Office in Urbana and two
satellite offices in De Kalb and Mt. Vernon.
Studies conducted by the USGS Illinois Water Science Center
encompass the following hydrologic disciplines
and related scientific fields:
Mission of the Laboratory:
USGS Illinois Water Science Center provides relevant, unbiased, water-resources information and expertise
needed by others to achieve the best use and management of water resources in Illinois, the Midwest,
USGS Illinois Water Science Center collects data, conducts interpretive water-resources appraisals and
research, and disseminates information in a timely manner. Studies encompass the four following areas: