REMINDER: IDNR STRATTON LOCK AND DAM OPERATING SCHEDULE STARTING AUGUST 19, 2019
https://foxwaterway.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/20318-IDNR_Announces_Updated_Operating_Schedule_at_Stratton-Bolger_Lock_and_Dam.pdf
8/15/19: BLUE-GREEN ALGAE INFORMATION
https://www.lakecountyil.gov/2385/Beach-Advisory https://www.dailyherald.com/news/20190814/illinois-health-officials-warning-of-toxic-algaes-effect-on-pets-after-dog-deaths-reported-in-other-states
CLOSED – PUBLIC NOTICE: INVITATION TO BID: 2019 SITE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
https://foxwaterway.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/PUBLIC-NOTICE.pdf
8/13/19: THE STRATTON LOCK AND DAM IS UP AND RUNNING
The mechanical problem has been resolved, and the Stratton Lock and Dam is up and running. Thank you for your patience!
8/12/19: STRATTON LOCK AND DAM – MECHANICAL FAILURE
John Palmieri, Lockmaster at the Stratton Lock and Dam in McHenry has indicated the doors on the lock are currently not functioning due to a mechanical failure. The IDNR is currently addressing the issue and is hoping to be back online ASAP. Due to the failure the...
Tommy Shafer-retirement
We would like to acknowledge and congratulate Tommy Shafer on his retirement. He has been a boat mechanic on the Fox Waterway system for over 65 years; he started when he was just 14 years old. We wish him the best in his next chapter of life! Pictured from left to...
RT 12 BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION (BEER CAN BRIDGE)
The construction company doing work on Route 12 is doing work on the concrete pillars that hold up the bridge commonly known as Beer Can Bridge. They have installed scaffolding that sticks out approx 3' from the pillars. This will not affect traffic or create any...
7/25/19: REVISED Stratton Lock and Dam hours
https://www2.illinois.gov/IISNews/20318-IDNR_Announces_Updated_Operating_Schedule_at_Stratton-Bolger_Lock_and_Dam.pdf
7/23/19- 6PM ZONE A OPEN
Effective 6PM Tuesday July 23, 2019, Zone A (lower river) will be OPEN to full boating. Zone B (upper river) and Zone C (lakes) are open to full boating. There is a debris advisory on the entire system.
7/22/19: EFFECTIVE 11 AM, ZONE A (LOWER RIVER) WILL BE NO WAKE
EFFECTIVE MONDAY, JULY 22, 2019 AT 11:00 AM, ZONE A (THE LOWER RIVER) WILL BE NO WAKE. ZONES B AND C ARE OPEN TO FULL BOATING. THERE IS A DEBRIS ADVISORY ON THE ENTIRE SYSTEM.
