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Dive deep into the sources, quality, and sustainability of water in the Illinois River. Investigate usage patterns and potential impacts while pondering the availability and future of this vital resource.
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Topic 7:Is there enough water? Discussion: Wed 9/26 & Fri 9/28 Homework Due: Mon 10/1
Questions for homework • Is there enough water in the Illinois River? • Where the water come from? • Who/what uses the water? • Is this use sustainable? • EXPLAIN your answers. • Due Monday, October 1
Water supplies • Where do you get your drinking water? • Is it any good?
The Illinois River • Class: Where does the water in the Illinois River come from?
The Illinois River • What impacts the quality of the water?
For Friday • Who/what uses the water in the Illinois river? • How much water does each require? • Everyone bring the names of two users, one standard and one “non-standard.”
Questions for homework • Is there enough water in the Illinois River? • Where the water come from? • Who/what uses the water? • Is this use sustainable? • EXPLAIN your answers. • Due Monday, October 1
Who/what uses the water in the Illinois River? • Groups: Prioritize! (Who gets the water 1st?)
Will we ever run out? • Does the Illinois River have enough water? • How about Lake Michigan? • http://www.cglg.org/index.asp • http://www.greatlakesdirectory.org/index.htm • Are there rivers that do not have enough water? • Where are they? • What happens to the water?
Questions for homework • Is there enough water in the Illinois River? • Where the water come from? • Who/what uses the water? • Is this use sustainable? • EXPLAIN your answers. • Due Monday, October 1