BIG ROCK CREEK (Kendall Co.)

Location:

T37N, R6E, Sec. 1,12,11,14,23,26,27,34

Length: 8 Miles

Natural Resources

Communities:

High-gradient creek (B); IBI = 50, based on 1982 IDNR survey determining 1995 BSC rating; 20 species with 7 intolerants recorded in 1982; B rating confirmed in 1996.

Rare Plants:

none

Rare Animals:

none

none

• Unprotected over most of its length
• Segments protected at Galena Rd.and also in Plano in private ownership

• Bank erosion and shifting of bottom (bed load)
• Agricultural runoff in upstream sections
• Old quarrying activities have created "scars"