Streams record information about the glacial history of Illinois as well as the impacts of human activities. Erosion in bedrock streams can be evaluated in north and central Illinois using cosmogenic nuclides, rock strength, and structure from motion.
Ongoing Projects
Exposure and erosion of the St. Peter sandstone in north-central Illinois.
Channel migration and valley wall rock strength in northwestern Illinois.
Student Theses
Rutte, Monique M. (2018) Analysis Of Short-Term Erosion Of The St. Peter Sandstone In Lasalle County, Illinois. Click for PDF copy.
Konop, Preston (2020) Flash Flood Discharge on the Menominee River. Click for PDF copy.
Thielbar, Savannah (2023) Human Impacts on Erosion in Starved Rock State Park, Illinois, USA. Click for PDF copy.