Location
Entire Illinois Waterway
Description
The project includes a total of 268 river miles of 9-foot commercial navigation channel from Chicago to LaGrange Lock and Dam, near Beardstown, Illinois, with 8 locks and 7 dams. The navigable portions of this river and the locks and dams that allow waterway traffic to move from one pool to another are integral parts of a regional, national and international transportation network.
Background
The system is significant for certain key exports and the Nation's balance of trade. More than 580 manufacturing facilities, terminals and docks ship and receive goods on the Upper Mississippi River Basin, which includes the Illinois Waterway. Annually, the regional project generates an estimated $3 billion of transportation cost savings compared to overland methods. Recreation facilities include a Visitor Center at Starved Rock Lock and Dam. Regional economic impacts are $4,773,000 from approximately 167,000 visits.
Status
Project is in operation.
Additional Information
Authority
OM - Operations and Maintenance
River & Harbors Act of 1927 & 1930
Summarized Project Costs
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Estimated Federal Cost
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N/A
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Estimated Non-Federal Cost
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N/A
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Estimated Total Project Cost
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Allocations Prior to FY 2022
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FY 2021 Allocation
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$73,228,000
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FY 2022 Allocation
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TBD
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FY 2022 President’s Budget
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$58,767,000
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FY 2022 Total Capability
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$139,290,000
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Major Work Item Prior Fiscal Year
FY 2021: Budgeted funds were used for operation and maintenance of eight lock and dam sites (6 managed by Rock Island District and 2 by Chicago District) and the project office, critical fleet maintenance support service, dredging, water control, dredged material disposal, dam safety, and real estate management. Funds were also used for the operation and maintenance of the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center, supporting management of the recreation program and public visitation by providing safe recreation facilities and visitor assistance and protection. Funds were also used for stewardship activities to protect the health, sustainability and integrity of the public lands associated with the project.
These activities include natural resource management practices, environmental evaluation and reviews, shoreline protection, cultural resource investigations, and water quality control. Non routine items included completion of 2020 consolidated closures work at LaGrange, Peoria, Starved Rock, Marseilles, Dresden, and Brandon Road L/Ds
Major Work Item Current Fiscal Year
FY 2022: Budgeted funds will be used for operation and maintenance of eight lock and dam sites (6 managed by Rock Island District and 2 by Chicago District) and the project office, critical fleet maintenance support service, dredging, water control, dredged material disposal, dam safety, and real estate management. Funds would also be used for the operation and maintenance of the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center, supporting management of the recreation program and public visitation by providing safe recreation facilities and visitor assistance and protection. Funds would also be used for stewardship activities to protect the health, sustainability and integrity of the public lands associated with the project. These activities include natural resource management practices, environmental evaluation and reviews, shoreline protection, cultural resource investigations, and water quality control. Non routine items would include 2023 consolidated closures work at Starved Rock, Marseilles, and Dresden L/D’s.