AUTHORIZATION:  Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 1996 (Public Law (PL) 104-303) as amended by WRDA of 1999 (PL 106-53).

Location and Description:  The project area is located in Pulaski County in southern Illinois. The study would investigate feasibility of environmental restoration features to reduce sedimentation and its effects in the Lower Cache River in Buttonland Swamp.

Activities in FY 2010 ($0)
- None; lack of funding

ARRA Allocation thru 28 Feb 10 ($0)

Local Sponsor:  IIllinois Department of Natural Resources. Other stakeholders include US Fish and Wildlife Service and The Nature Conservancy.