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also see: Water Survey Chief
From Chief Winstanley:
The Water Survey has flourished for more
than a century by anticipating and responding to
new challenges and opportunities to serve the
citizens of Illinois. Today, the Water Survey
continues to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability
by developing new programs, while continuing
to provide long-standing services upon
which Illinoisans have come to rely.
A sense of dynamism is also apparent in
staff changes, facilities renovation and acquisition,
and reorganization. Overall, we are positioning
ourselves to improve efficiency and
productivity, and to make the Water Survey a
safer and more pleasant place to work.
Upon comparing the challenges and opportunities
facing the Water Survey with the existing
organizational structure, I noticed a
problem: the Water Survey was organized by
scientific discipline - atmospheric science,
hydrology, and chemistry - whereas the policy,
resource management, and research issues are
complex and largely interdisciplinary in nature.
Consequently, I proposed to the Board of
Natural Resources and Conservation and
obtained its approval to reorganize the
Water Survey in a manner that reflects these
realities and complexities.
As of January 12, 2005, the organizational structure of the Water Survey includes four centers
(Center for Atmospheric Science, Center for Chemistry & Technology, Center for Groundwater Science,
and Center for Watershed Science), and one national
program (National Atmospheric Deposition Program), together with central administration
and management functions conducted in the Office of the Chief. The Water Survey is positioning
itself to provide monitoring, analytical,
and mathematical modeling capabilities to
address issues under the umbrella of new
programs.
The ISWS Organizational Chart explains the current organizational structure of the Illinois State Water Survey.
Illinois State Water Survey Funding by Source
Derek Winstanley, Chief
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Mission Statement:
The Scientific Surveys of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) are the primary agencies in Illinois responsible for producing and disseminating scientific and technological
information, services, and products related to the environment, economic development and quality of life. To achieve this mission the Scientific Surveys conduct state-of-the-art research
and collect, analyze, archive and disseminate high-quality, objective data and technical information. The information, services, and products provide a sound technical basis for the
citizens and policymakers of Illinois and the nation to make wise social, economic, and environmental decisions.
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