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Water Resources Publications

SOCIAL MEDIA

MAPS

GIS Maps

INTERACTIVE MAPS

Illinois Public Waters

SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE / SUBSTANTIAL IMPROVEMENT RESOURCES

OTHER FLOODPLAIN MANAGER RESOURCES

THE FLOOD RECORD

ENGINEERING REPORTS

Urban Flood Awareness Act Report, Appendices
Illinois Model Stormwater Ordinance DOC , PDF
Illinois Lake Michigan Water Conservation Goals and Objectives 2010
Water For Illinois, A Plan For Action 1967

MISCELLANEOUS

Illinois Lake Michigan Water Conservation Goals and Objectives 2010

River Stages In Illinois: Flood and Damage Data, 2009 Edition

Mitigation Assistance Resource Guide (2021) - Illinois [ FEMA.gov ]

Lake Michigan Water Allocation

Lake Michigan Permit Guidelines 2015
Lake Michigan Water Allocation Report 2005
Lake Michigan Water Conservation Goals 2010
Lake Michigan Water Allocation Application for Permit (PDF)(XLS)
2012 Annual Water Use Audit Form LMO-2 Form (PDF) (XLS)
Administrative Rule, Chapter 1, Sec 3730 Allocation of Water from Lake Michigan
Water Conservation and Efficiency Program Review (DOC) (PDF)

2022 Stantec Allocation Report

Water Rate Surveys

2010 Water Rate Survey

2005 Water Rate Survey

2009 Report Summary Table

2010 Report Summary Table

Coastal Management Program Newsletter

May 2022

Proposed Lake Michigan Water Allocation Rules (3730) Change

Memo on Rules Changes
Proposed Revisions 3730 Rules 5th Edition
Summary of Proposed Lake Michigan Water Allocation Rule Changes

2011 LMO-2 Report Summary Table (PDF)

Administrative Rule, Chapter 1, Sec 3730 Allocation of Water from Lake Michigan

Lake Michigan Water Conservation Goals and Objectives 2010

Lake Michigan Water Allocation Newsletter, 2012 Edition

Water Conservation and Efficiency Program

Review

Comments received after the May 2013 public meetings (Rule 3730 Change)

Stratton and Algonquin Dams

Operation of Stratton and Algonquin Dams January 2012 (PDF)

Alternative Selection for Gates and Lock Presentation (PDF)

PERMITS

Office of Water Resources Permit Application Forms and Information

Bartlett Permit Applications 2017

STATE MODEL FLOODPLAIN ORDINANCE

For the Counties in northeastern Illinois (Cook Will, DuPage, Kane, and McHenry) please contact Marilyn Sucoe prior to adopting or revising any floodplain ordinance.

Erin Conley
217-782-4428
erin.c.conley@illinois.gov

For the Counties in downstate Illinois, please contact Erin Conley prior to adopting or revising any floodplain regulations.

Erin Conley
217-782-4428
erin.c.conley@illinois.gov

Water Supply

The Drought of 2012 (8 MB)
St Illinois Drought Plan 2011 (Revised 2020) (3 MB)
January 2015 action Plan for Statewide Water Supply Planning (657 KB)
Water For Illinois, A Plan For Action 1967

FLOODPLAIN PUBLICATIONS

Quick Guide to Floodplain Management (PDF)

Illinois Local Floodplain Administrators Manual (Blue book) (PDF)

North Eastern IL Local Floodplain Administrators Manual (Green book) (PDF)

Protecting Your Home And Property From Flood Damage, August 2008 (PDF)

Our Community & Flooding (PDF)

Floodplain Management Resource Guide for Illinois Communities, September 2024 (PDF)

Ottawa Flood Action Plan 2019 (PDF)

GUIDES

Guide To Floodproofing
In partnership with the Resource Coordination and Policy Committee (RCPC)

IDNR Flood Hazard Mitigation Program ( PDF )

Hydrology/Flow Approval Checklist (PDF)

Discharge Certification Form

So, You Live Behind A Levee

Updated: June 17, 2021