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ILA01
FOX RIVER (Lake Co.)
- Location:
- Antioch Twp. T46N, R9E, Sec. 3,4,9,10,15,16,22
Size: 5 miles
- Natural Resources
- Communities:
- Low gradient river (B)
- 1995 BSC rating based on IBI score of 44
- Rare Plants:
- none
- Rare Animals:
- none
Other Significant Features:
Protection Status:
- Part protected in Chain O' Lakes State Park
- Unprotected north of park boundary (Route 173)
Management Problems:
- Resuspension of sediment by motor boats
- Winter drawdown
- Agricultural siltation
- Stormwater run-off
- Bank erosion
- Carp
