Welcome, below is a list of paddling/water-related advisories in effect.
| Body Of Water Affected | Title | Description |
 Rock River Posted 07/22/2008 |
River Opened |
The IDNR has announced that boating restrictions have been lifted on the Rock River through Ogle County
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Lake Monona Posted 07/17/2008 |
Most Madison Beaches Now Open |
See the link below for the full list of openings.
http://www.cityofmadison.com/bea .... |
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Lake Mendota Posted 07/17/2008 |
Most Madison Beaches Now Open |
See the link below for the full list of openings.
http://www.cityofmadison.com/bea .... |
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Kishwaukee River Posted 07/17/2008 |
River Opened |
Thw IDNR announced the lifting of restrictions on the Kishwaukee through Winnebago County.
http://dnr.state.il.us/Law3/08/k .... |
 Kickapoo River Posted 07/16/2008 |
Kickapoo Warning after Rainfall |
2008-July-24 update From Rene Christesen :
"We talked to the owner of Kickapoo Yacht club in Rockton where we rented our canoe from. They have cleared one side of the jam but he stated the river was not really safe yet at this time as there were stil .... ...View Full Report http://dnr.wi.gov/org/land/parks .... |
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Kishwaukee River Posted 07/14/2008 |
River Closed |
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the Winnebago County Sheriff's Department closed the river around 4 p.m Sunday, due to having to rescue numerous tubers
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Rock River Posted 07/12/2008 |
River Closed |
Due to additional flooding, The IDNR announces the closure of the Rock River through Winnebago County.
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Rock River Posted 07/03/2008 |
River Re-opens: Ogle, Whiteside and Lee Counties |
Due to lower water levels, the IDNR announces the the lifting of the restricted boatiing designation and the reopening of the Rock River in Ogle, Whiteside and Lee counties.
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Fox River (IL) Posted 06/26/2008 Fox River (IL) Posted 06/26/2008 |
Fox River No-Wake Zones Opened, Lower River Remains Closed. |
The Fox Waterway Agency has announced that Zones B & C of the upper Fox River have been opened to No-wake traffic. Zone A remains closed to all traffic.
Zone A : Remains closed. The "Lower River" is from Stratton Dam south to Algonquin Dam .... ...View Full Report http://www.foxwaterway.state.il. .... |
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Lake Mendota Posted 06/17/2008 |
Madison Metropolitan Sewage Discharges |
WARNING! Beaches are closed for swimming. Due to the heavy rains we experienced this weekend, the sanitary sewer system of the Madison Metropolitan Sewage District has discharged wastewater into various locations around lakes Monona and Mendota. Sewage co .... ...View Full Report http://www.cityofmadison.com/bea .... |
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Lake Monona Posted 06/17/2008 |
Madison Metropolitan Sewage Discharges |
WARNING! Beaches are closed for swimming. Due to the heavy rains we experienced this weekend, the sanitary sewer system of the Madison Metropolitan Sewage District has discharged wastewater into various locations around lakes Monona and Mendota. Sewage co .... ...View Full Report http://www.cityofmadison.com/bea .... |
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Mississippi River Posted 06/16/2008 |
Closure from Dam #15 to Jefferson Barracks Bridge |
The USCG has restricted the use of all recreational vessels from mile marker 483 (lock and dam 15) to mile marker 169 (Jefferson Barracks Bridge) on the Mississippi River.
Sgt. Joe Morelock Emergency Management Coordinator Boating L .... ...View Full Report |
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Fox River (IL) Posted 06/16/2008 |
Wisconsin border to Algonquin Dam Closed |
"The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has designated the Fox River from the Wisconsin/Illinois border to the Algonquin Dam, including the Chain O'Lakes, as a Restricted Boating Area due to hazardous navigation conditions. Watercraft of all types, .... ...View Full Report |
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Rock River Posted 06/16/2008 |
Rock River in Flood Stage |
Illinois Department Of Natural Resources informs us that due to serious flooding and dangerous conditions, the Rock River in Ogle, Whiteside and Lee Counties has been closed by the IDNR.
Sgt Joe Morelock Emergency Management Coordinator .... ...View Full Report http://www.rrstar.com/communitie .... |
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Des Plaines River Posted 06/13/2008 |
Des Plaines River Closed to Lake Cook Rd. |
From the Lake County Forest Preserve website: Via Paul Klonowski
******************************* Flooding Alert Currently closed due to heavy rains: all Des Plaines River Trail underpasses, the Des Plaines River south of R .... ...View Full Report http://www.lcfpd.org/ |
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Fox River (IL) Posted 06/10/2008 |
Boating restricted on Fox River between Stratton and Montgomery Dams |
River closed due to high water, swift currents and dangerous debris.
SPRINGFIELD - The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), based upon local request, has designated a portion of the Fox River between the Stratton Dam and the Montg .... ...View Full Report http://www.foxwaterway.org/pdfat .... http://www.foxwaterway.state.il. .... |
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Vermilion River Posted 06/02/2008 |
Middle Fork Restricted Boating Areas |
The following notice was received on on 6/2/08 from:
Sgt. Joe Morelock Emergency Management Coordinator Boating Law Administrator Illinois Department Of Natural Resources One Natural Resources Way Springfield, IL .... ...View Full Report |
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Chicago River Posted 05/28/2008 |
Strainer Below Golf Rd. Bridge |
Reported by Vic Hurtowy:
There is a sizable stam-wide strainer developing on the N.Branch just below the the bridge on Golf Road. It began as a downed sappling most likely in Feb. and it's visible from the east bound lane of Golf Rd.. |
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Chicago River Posted 05/27/2008 |
North Branch Hazard Removed |
From the Illinois Paddling Council:
IPC North crew Water Trail Keepers; Ryan Iverson, Aaron and Jessica Wernick, Gary Mechanic and Jack Snarr tackled a sizable tangle at the Caldwell Woods foot bridge over the North Branch of the Chicago River. .... ...View Full Report |
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Kishwaukee River Posted 05/25/2008 |
Strainer Removed |
From the Illinois Paddling Council:
This is an Official Illinois Paddling Council River Hazard Removal Alert The extremely dangerous strainer on the Kishwaukee River above Distillery Rd, which had been responsible for numerous capsiz .... ...View Full Report http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=- .... |
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Vermilion River Posted 05/20/2008 |
Middle Fork (Vermilion River) Vermilion County Illinois |
The boating restrictions have been lifted for the above river [Middle Fork of the Vermilion].
Sgt. Joe Morelock Emergency Management Coordinator Boating Law Administrator Illinois Department Of Natural Resources One Natural .... ...View Full Report |
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Nippersink Creek Posted 05/14/2008 |
Nippersink Reopened |
The blockages from the spring floods have now been removed. All access points are open.
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Fox River (IL) Posted 04/29/2008 |
Stratton Dam to Montgomery Dam Restrictions Lifted |
According to the Suntimes, the IDNR has issued a memo lifting the boating restriction from Stratton Dam (near McHenry) to the Montgomery dam
See the links below for more details. http://www.suburbanchicagonews.c .... http://www.paddleaway.com/gmap?c .... |
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Fox River (IL) Posted 04/23/2008 |
I-88 Bridge, Debris from Truck Accident |
A recent truck accident on the I-88 bridge has left debris in the river posing an additional danger to paddlers. Also take note of several dangerous areas in the I-88 bridge construction area -as reported by Randy Hetfield (President, CWA):
1. .... ...View Full Report |
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Des Plaines River Posted 04/23/2008 |
Des Plaines River boating restrictions lifted |
The Chicago Tribune is reporting that the restrictions on the Des Plaines River have been lifted.
Thanks to CASKA members for pointing this out. http://www.chicagotribune.com/ne .... |
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Fox River (IL) Posted 04/18/2008 |
Additional Fox River Closures |
According to the Elgin Paper, the stretch from Stratton Dam to the Montgomery Dam is closed to boating. The Jon Duerr Forest Preserve also is closed and there is yellow tape across the boat ramp with IDNR signs posted stating "No Watercraft Allowed" refe .... ...View Full Report |
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DuPage River Posted 04/17/2008 |
DuPage County - DuPage River West Branch Closure |
The DuPage Forest Preserve District has closed down the section from Mack Rd. to Butterfield. All other sections in DuPage County are open.
Notification by: Jessi DeMartini Ecologist Office of Natural Resources - Ecology F .... ...View Full Report |
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Nippersink Creek Posted 04/12/2008 |
McHenry County Conservation District Closure |
From John Kremer of the McHenry County Conservation District:
This spring's high water has caused us to close the launch at Keystone Road on Nippersink Creek. Just down stream is a low foot bridge which can present a danger when the water is .... ...View Full Report |
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Des Plaines River Posted 04/12/2008 |
Lake County Closures & Advisory |
Thursday April 10, 2008 9:00 a.m.
From our Emergency Management Partners: The National Weather Service has issued a flash flood watch for Lake and surrounding counties for today through Friday morning. "A strong storm system across .... ...View Full Report http://www.canoemarathon.com/New .... |
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Fox River (IL) Posted 04/12/2008 |
Fox Waterway Closures/Restrictions |
Lower river closed.
Upper river - no wake. Chain o' Lakes - no wake. http://www.foxwaterway.state.il. .... |
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