Watershed & Environmental Initiatives

Illinois River Watershed

GPSD is involved in the Illinois River Watershed Study Group (IRWSG).  The mission of the IRWSG is to provide a forum to monitor and provide information on pollution prevention within the Illinois River.  

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Kickapoo Creek Watershed

Tri-County Regional Planning Commission is leading an initiative to study the health of the Kickapoo Creek Watershed.  The watershed encompasses 300+ square miles of Peoria, Knox, and Fulton counties.  GPSD is a partner in this initiative because the Kickapoo Creek enters the Illinois River just downstream of GPSD's wastewater treatment plant.  For more information about Kickapoo Creek generally, visit the Friends of Kickapoo Creek. 

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Horseshoe Bottoms

Horseshoe Bottoms is a natural area located in West Peoria east of Rocky Glen Park.  The land is owned by GPSD, the Peoria Park District, and the Catholic Cemetery Association of Peoria.  The Friends of Rocky Glen work to protect a portion of Horseshoe Bottoms for conservation and wildlife habitat by conducting monthly hikes and restoration workdays. 

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Renewable Energy

Coming Soon