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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

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Report...on The Ill. River And Its Bottom Lands, With Reference To The Conservation Of Agriculture And Fisheries And The Control Of Floods

Report...on The Ill. River And Its Bottom Lands, With Reference To The Conservation Of Agriculture And Fisheries And The Control Of Floods

Illinois Rivers and Lakes Commission [.

Paperback

Environmental StudiesGeneral Construction & RenovationGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1246561093
ISBN13: 9781246561098
Publisher: Nabu Press
Published: Sep 24 2011
Pages: 244
Weight: 0.76
Height: 0.51 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

This is a detailed report from 1919 focusing on the Illinois River and its bottom lands. Prepared by the Illinois Rivers and Lakes Commission, the report addresses critical issues of conservation related to agriculture and fisheries, as well as strategies for flood control. It offers a historical perspective on the management and utilization of the Illinois River, documenting early 20th-century concerns and approaches to balancing economic activities with environmental preservation. The report provides valuable insights into the ecological and engineering challenges of managing a major river system and the efforts to mitigate the impact of human activities on natural resources. A significant document for researchers and historians interested in the environmental history of the American Midwest and the development of water resource management practices.

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