Let’s Keep Fox River Life Family-Friendly and Clean – Literally It’s been nearly a hundred years now since the Chain o’ Lakes was so polluted with trash and sewage that health officials imposed a ban on swimming, and over twenty years since the U.S. Army Corps moved to restrict all new construction along the Fox River to mitigate the environmental …
Fishing the Chain O’ Lakes
How to Best Fish in the Chain O’ Lakes Bluegill, largemouth bass, walleye, crappie, muskie, northern pike, bullhead, catfish, yellow and white bass–if you’re headed to the ten-lake Chain O’Lakes, these fish are the ones you’ll be looking for. And if you’re looking for the best ways to catch them, we have tips for you that can give you an …
5 Reasons to Live on a Lake
Is Lake-Living for You? We tend get wrapped up in daily tasks like work and don’t take the time to appreciate what nature has to offer. If you feel like you are missing out on the beauty of life or maybe just need a little fun and relaxation every once in a while- lake living is for you. There are …
Why Rip Rap is Right for You
Those who grew up near the water know exactly what rip rap is and chances are you climbed over it a few hundred times in your life. For those who do not know, rip rap is loose stone that is used to form the foundation for a structure or breakwater as well as to strengthen structures near water. Even though …
Is Your Seawall Eroding?
Years ago seawalls were created with material including concrete slabs and rebar and were not designed to last for long periods of time. These shoreline shields usually would break down after 20 or 30 years. Therefore, Seawalls all over the world are in need of repair today. Thankfully, we now have more experience constructing seawalls and are more equipped to …
Flood Prevention with Outcropping
Is your home bordered by a body of water? Do you often find yourself concerned by the levels of water during rain storms and other weather conditions? Shoreline homeowners are often harshly affected by flooding caused by rising water levels. Seasonal fluctuations in ground water storage can result from long- term trends and variations in precipitation. Several years of below-normal …