Project Sponsors

Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)

Public Presentation Materials

Public Presentation Slides for the release of the Draft Fox River Connectivity & Habitat Study

 

Recording of Public Presentation of Fox River Connectivity & Habitat Study

Recording of Public Meeting

Current Status

  • Team has completed the Draft Fox River Connectivity & Habitat Study and has tentatively selected full removal as the preferred alternative and is conducting public meetings to gather local input.
  • Proposed activities for FY24 include execution of the Project Partnership Agreement (PPA) and the initiation of design.

Project Description and Background

  • The Fox River Connectivity and Habitat Study Area includes a reach of 10 dams from Algonquin in McHenry County to the Montgomery Dam in Kane County.
  • The results of this study can lead to a project that would result in habitat restoration, fish and mussel recolonization, water quality improvement and enhance human safety.

Project Authorization

Section 519, Water Resources Development Act 2000

Project Manager

Cody Johnson

Project Location

Kane & McHenry County, Illinois

Project Area / Photos

 

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