Lower River (Zone A): Closed
Upper River (Zone B): No Wake
Chain O'Lakes (Zone C): No Wake
Protecting and enhancing the Fox River and Chain O’Lakes as a shared public resource.
Learn About the FWA
Board of Directors and Advisory Committee
FWA Staff
Careers at FWA
Volunteer
Restoring and maintaining the biological, chemical, and physical integrity of the Fox Waterway.
Purchase a Sticker
Prices and Fees
Request for Dredging
Homeowner Buoys
Waterway Restriction Permit
Waterfowl Blind Permit
Recycled topsoil is carefully processed and made available for landscaping and construction use.
Explore our interactive maps to gain insight into our waterways and ongoing initiatives.
Includes marina, boat launches, parks and satellite locations.
Detailed, downloadable maps that break the Fox River and Chain O’Lakes system into three key navigation zones.
An interactive map that displays completed and ongoing watershed projects.
Guides, reports, and materials to support safe and informed waterway use.
Looking for something? Search our site – ask a question or enter a keyword:
Safety Resources
Flood Resources
A state law that regulates boat registration, numbering, operation, equipment, and safety requirements for watercraft used on Illinois waterways.
A comprehensive plan to improve water quality, reduce pollution and restore waterway health.
What is the Watershed Plan and what projects are underway? How is the Plan funded? What is the Plan timeline? Find out the answers to these questions and more!
Watershed Presentations and Articles
Watershed Project Map
You can help support efforts to monitor, maintain, and improve water quality throughout the region!
Have a question or need assistance? The Fox Waterway Agency is here to help.
See something that needs attention on the Fox River or Chain O’Lakes such as debris, hazards, shoreline issues, or other waterway conditions?
Purchase an FWA Sticker at these satellite locations.
Give us a call or send us a message.
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