Illinois Waterway

GPTKB entity

Statements (109)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:canal
gptkbp:connects gptkb:Chicago_River
gptkb:Chicago_Sanitary_and_Ship_Canal
gptkb:Illinois_River
Des Plaines River
gptkbp:constructed_in 1930s
gptkbp:established 1933
gptkbp:facilitates interstate commerce
gptkbp:features multiple locks and dams
gptkbp:flows_into gptkb:Mississippi_River
gptkbp:habitat aquatic species
gptkbp:has_a_focus_on gptkb:urban_development
conservation efforts
public policy discussions
community engagement efforts
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Illinois Waterway
gptkbp:impact local ecosystems
gptkbp:includes gptkb:Brandon_Road_Lock_and_Dam
gptkb:Lockport_Lock_and_Dam
gptkb:Starved_Rock_Lock_and_Dam
gptkb:Marseilles_Lock_and_Dam
gptkb:Dresden_Island_Lock_and_Dam
locks and dams
gptkbp:is_a_destination_for fishing enthusiasts
gptkbp:is_a_key_component_of flood management strategy
gptkbp:is_a_route_for wildlife migration
gptkbp:is_a_site_for community events
water sports
wildlife observation
art installations
environmental restoration projects
gptkbp:is_a_source_of gptkb:economic_activity
recreational opportunities
recreational fishing
drinking water
tourism revenue
scientific research.
gptkbp:is_a_subject_of environmental studies
gptkbp:is_a_venue_for gptkb:educational_programs
boating events
gptkbp:is_affected_by gptkb:invasive_species
climate change
seasonal flooding
gptkbp:is_connected_to gptkb:Lake_Michigan
gptkb:Sangamon_River
gptkb:Calumet_River
gptkb:Mississippi_River
gptkb:Kankakee_River
gptkb:Fox_River
gptkbp:is_essential_for water quality management
gptkbp:is_home_to gptkb:waterfowl
gptkb:mammals
various fish species
native wildlife
gptkbp:is_involved_in interstate commerce
gptkbp:is_monitored_by gptkb:Illinois_Environmental_Protection_Agency
water quality
pollution levels
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:Illinois_River_System
gptkb:National_Waterway_System
gptkb:Chicago_Area_Waterway_System
gptkb:transportation
gptkb:Great_Lakes_system
gptkb:canal
Illinois River system
historical trade routes
local culture
regional economy
water management strategies
fishing regulations
regional planning initiatives
regional transportation network
gptkbp:is_regulated_by federal laws
gptkbp:is_subject_to gptkb:regulations
environmental assessments
state regulations
climate change impacts
federal oversight
dredging operations
gptkbp:is_used_by fishing boats
tourist boats
tour boats
gptkbp:is_used_for commercial shipping
commercial fishing
transporting goods
barge traffic
barge transportation
gptkbp:key_feature Chicago's waterfront
gptkbp:length approximately 100 miles
approximately 109 miles
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Illinois
gptkbp:managed_by gptkb:U._S._Army_Corps_of_Engineers
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Great_Lakes_Waterway
gptkbp:provides water supply
flood control
gptkbp:receives stormwater runoff
gptkbp:serves gptkb:navigation
industrial areas
gptkbp:supports recreational activities
recreational boating
commercial shipping
gptkbp:tributary_of gptkb:Kankakee_River
Des Plaines River
gptkbp:used_for gptkb:navigation
gptkb:recreation
flood control
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Hennepin_Canal
gptkb:Chicago_River_System
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6