5/15/2025: FOX RIVER STATUS UPDATE FROM THE IDNR

The Fox River Status Update for May 15, 2025 and the updated Stratton Operations Manual are available at https://dnr.illinois.gov/waterresources/strattonoperationsupdate.html Please remember to utilize the surveys on the website to help IDNR improve the Chain of Lakes...

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5/8/2025: FOX RIVER STATUS UPDATE FROM THE IDNR

SUMMARY With “Abnormally Dry” conditions (Figure 5) covering most of the watershed and approximately 0.10” precipitation forecasted for the next 7 Days (Figure 4), inflows will be significantly lower over the next week (Figure 1) compared to last week. Fox Lake and...

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5/2/2025: FOX RIVER STATUS UPDATE FROM THE IDNR

SUMMARY The first weekend of the Official Boating Season is here. There is currently just over 0.10” precipitation forecasted for the next 7 Days (Figure 4). Based on the current forecast, inflows will remain near 1000cfs for the weekend (Figure 1). Fox Lake and areas...

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4/14/2025: FOX RIVER STATUS UPDATE FROM THE IDNR

Fox River Update 04/14/2025 Update: *This Update is based on the current forecast and will be adjusted based on future forecasts and rainfall. SUMMARY The transition from Winter to Summer Pool continues for the official opening of boating season on May 1st. The...

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3/25/2025: FOX RIVER STATUS UPDATE FROM THE IDNR

Fox River Update 03/25/2025 Update: *This Update is based on the current forecast and will be adjusted based on future forecasts and rainfall. SUMMARY The transition from Winter to Summer Pool will begin next week, April 1st. All attempts will be made to make the...

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2025 Lake County Comprehensive Stormwater Management Plan

2025 Lake County Comprehensive Stormwater Management Plan (In Progress) The Lake County Stormwater Management Commission (SMC) is hosting four public meetings across Lake County between February and April to receive feedback from residents in updating the 2025 Lake...

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