Recreational Reuse of Waste Disposal Sites: Chanute Air Force Base, Illinois.

Abstract

This study was designed to determine the feasibility of and develop plans for a recreational facility on an abandoned waste disposal site at Chanute Air Force Base in Rantoul, Illinois. The facility will consist of a 20-acre fishing lake with associated picnic and campgrounds on a 100-acre site at the base. Construction of this facility will result in the reclamation of two sewage lagoons and several landfills. Results from this investigation indicate that the project is feasible. Reclamation and construction recommendations are described. Landscaping recommendations are made for innovative, low-maintenance planting over a 10-year period. A plan for developing and maintaining a sport fishery is described.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1983
Accession Number
ADA138248

Entities

People

  • L. J. Schmitt
  • R. E. Riggins
  • T. G. Harkness

Organizations

  • Construction Engineering Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force Facilities
  • Animals
  • Civil Engineering
  • Construction
  • Engineers
  • Eutrophication
  • Excavation
  • Fish
  • Fisheries
  • Habitats
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Personnel
  • Planting
  • Waste Disposal Facilities
  • Water Supplies
  • Wildlife

Readers

  • Aquatic Ecology
  • Environmental Engineering.
  • Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) of Proposed Air Force Base Actions.