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May 2007
Last month's successful passage of five open space referenda in the Fox River watershed gives us 10,000 reasons to celebrate -- one reason per acre of additional land that will be preserved in McHenry, Kane and Kendall Counties! Let's keep up the momentum. Stay informed, get involved and be active in conservation efforts in your Fox River watershed. Here's how:
April 2007
Spring is here! Time to get out and make a difference in our watershed. Here's just a few ways:
- Vote 'Yes' for open space on April 17.
- Volunteer at Sierra Club-Valley of the Fox Group's River Rescue on April 21.
- Learn about stream ecology at "Meet the Macros" workshop on April 28.
March 2007
Next month is pivotal for land protection in the Fox River watershed. Several open space referenda will be on the ballot. On April 17, our collective votes can make funds available to purchase, preserve and manage nearly 10,000 additional acres of open space. When we invest in open space, we:
February 2007
Welcome to the first issue of Friends of the Fox River's e-News -- our monthly hot sheet for Fox River Watershed conservation news. Our quick-reference format highlights news, workshops, events, and other conservation resources (with links leading to expanded text). There's great things happening throughout our watershed.
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2nd Annual Native Plant SaleMay 2012 Friends of the Fox River will be hosting our 2nd Annual Native Plant Sale at our&n... Read more |
Kane County Says No Gravel Mining at Bru02/10/2011 Kane County Forest Preserve District President John Hoescheit sent a letter today to Dun... Read more |
Fact Sheet
- 1. In Illinois, 13 dams impede the Fox River’s flow.
- 2. Most Fox River dams serve no purpose.
- 3. Fox River dams do not “improve fishing.”
- 4. River dams degrade water quality.