Picture of Ottawa I and M Canal during Re Watering Project
Canal in Ottawa, Il during rewatering project
Picture of Ottawa I and M Canal during Re Watering Project
The two traffic bridges in the watered segment are LaSalle Street and Columbus Street.
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Canal in Ottawa, Illinois before rewatering project
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Pictures of Completed Canal Re Watering Project Ottawa 7/08/2021
Re Watered Canal Ottawa, Il 7/8/2021
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View from Walking Path 7/8/2021
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One end of rewatering project at Guion Street 7/8/2021
Canal Boat and Canal
View of Rewarded Canal 7/8/2021
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Same as above; former site of Lateral Canal 7/8/2021
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Story dated July 13, 2021. Apparently, the rewatered section of the I and M in Ottawa, Il has hit a snag. There has been an overgrowth of cat tails and algae. There has also been compromise of the sump pump. This issue has got to the point that the canal has to been drained.
Rewatering Project. Note overgrowth of algae
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Rewatering Project Note overgrowth of Algae and Cattails
Rewatering Project Note overgrowth of Algae and Cattails
Rewatering Project Walkway under Bridge
Overgrowth of Algae and Cattails
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Walkway under Bridge
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End of Watered Section near Canal Street.
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Souvenir Mug Commemorating the Rewatering of the I and M Canal in Ottawa, Illinois
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