8/14/2025: FOX RIVER STATUS UPDATE FROM THE IDNR
The Fox River Status Update for August 14, 2025 is available at https://dnr.illinois.gov/waterresources/strattonoperationsupdate.html SUMMARY There is currently between 0.50” - 1.00’ of rain forecasted for the watershed over the next 7 Days (Figure 4). Inflows are...
8/11/2025: FOX RIVER STATUS UPDATE FROM THE IDNR
Due to the heavy rainfall in Wisconsin, a new update is being issued. The current inflow forecast from the NWS shows a peak of just over 3100 cfs on Thursday. This is about 6 times the amount of flow before it rained. Since the rain was so far north in the watershed...
8/7/2025: FOX RIVER STATUS UPDATE FROM THE IDNR
The Fox River Status Update for August 7, 2025 is available at https://dnr.illinois.gov/waterresources/strattonoperationsupdate.html SUMMARY There is currently 1.75” of rain forecasted for the Chain of Lakes over the next 7 Days (Figure 4). Inflows are forecasted to...
7/24/2025: FOX RIVER STATUS UPDATE FROM THE IDNR
The Fox River Status Update for July 24, 2025 is currently unavailable online due to technical issues. Once they are resolved, the current update will be posted. Summary There is currently between 1.25” to 2.00” of precipitation forecasted for the watershed over the...
FWA Aquatic Weed Reporting
We’ve heard your concerns—aquatic weeds are becoming a more serious issue across the Fox River and Chain O’Lakes, and we need your help to get a better scope of the problem. While we don’t currently have the resources to act on these reports, collecting this...
OUR OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON FRIDAY, JULY 4, 2025
SHAKE THE LAKE JULY 4-6, 2025: TEMPORARY NO WAKE ZONE
This weekend, the "Shake the Lake" event will be held at the The Boat House Chicago in Pistakee Lake, running from July 4th through July 6th, between 12 PM and 8 PM daily. During these times, a temporary NO WAKE zone will be in effect. Please refer to the attached map...
6/5/2025: FOX RIVER STATUS UPDATE FROM THE IDNR
The Fox River Status Update for June 5, 2025 is available at https://dnr.illinois.gov/waterresources/strattonoperationsupdate.html If you are or know someone that is a business owner within the system, please utilize the survey below to assist in studies regarding...
5/30/2025: FOX RIVER STATUS UPDATE FROM THE IDNR
The Fox River Status Update for May 30, 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...
