A barge goes through the Rock Island Lock and Dam 15 seen Friday, Oct. 9, 2020 in Davenport. The Quad-Cities and two other areas have been designated as Mississippi River ports, which could deliver millions in federal funding and spark investment in the port areas.
Upper Mississippi River Ports: Five regional planning agencies centered on the Quad-Cities, but includes riverfront counties north to Dubuque. Formerly known as the Mississippi River Ports of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois.
Mid-America Port Commission: Confluence of the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers, centering on the Quincy, Illinois-Hannibal, Missouri area.
Illinois Waterway ports: Peoria and Ottawa and 10 counties within three regional planning agencies. This region encompasses 175.5 river miles, including Havana, Heart of Illinois, Illinois Valley, Ottawa, and Seneca Regional port districts. They partner with the Joliet Regional Port.
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A barge goes through the Rock Island Lock and Dam 15 seen Friday, Oct. 9, 2020 in Davenport. The Quad-Cities and two other areas have been designated as Mississippi River ports, which could deliver millions in federal funding and spark investment in the port areas.
