Underwater Hazards and Obstructions Underwater hazards and obstructions can pose a risk to property and people. It is important as a boater, swimmer, or user of the waterway that one is aware of the possibilities of underwater hazards. The Fox Waterway Agency takes...

One of Lake and McHenry county’s “best kept” garden success stories is the use of FWA's reclaimed rich topsoil recovered from the Chain O' Lakes and Fox River waterways enriched with soil fertility by providing the primary nutrients necessary for plants to thrive. ...

Our public stakeholders are welcome to attend our kickoff meeting located at the Fox Waterway Agency, 45 S. Pistakee Lake Road, Fox Lake, IL 60020 on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at 1PM and 6PM.  The FWA is pleased to partner with Northwater Consulting and their fine team...

Attached is the Fox River Status Update for June 02, 2022

Attached is the Fox River Status Update for May 26, 2022.

We will be closed Monday, May 30th in observance of Memorial Day.  We will be open today Friday, May 27th until 4p and open Saturday, May 28th from 8a - 12p. Have a great Memorial Weekend!

We will be closed Monday, May 30th in observance of Memorial Day.  We will be open Friday, May 27th until 4p and open Saturday, May 28th from 8a - 12p. Have a great Memorial Weekend!  

Attached is the Fox River Status Update for May 19, 2022

Attached is the Fox River Status Update for May 12, 2022

Effective immediately, May 11th, 2022, the No Wake on Zone A (Lower River) will be lifted.   A debris advisory remains in effect for the entire system.