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The Fox River
The Fox River winds through the center of the Village from north to south and is considered by many to be the Village's most valuable yet under-appreciated natural resource. Public access to the river can be found at River Bend Park, Safety Building Park, Ten Club Park, Village Hall Park and Whitford Park.
Recognizing the value of the Fox River for recreation, economic development, and quality of life for residents and visitors, the Village of Waterford is working on a number of projects to improve access and enhance the use of the river while ensuring conservation and protection of this wonderful natural resource, including a concept plan for the Riverfront and Ten Club Park, Whitford Park Streambank Stabilization Project, Canoe/Kayak launches through a Stewardship Grant. Many things affect the river including decisions made by other groups such as the Fox River Commission (SEWFRC), Waterford Waterways Management District (WWMD), the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) and Racine County Farm Drainage District.
To the north, travelers will encounter the 1800-acre Lake Tichigan above the Waterford Dam. The River continues south into Illinois. Fishing and boating are the two primary recreational activities, with fishing from the dam and riverbank and the two boat launches north of the dam to accommodate boaters.
The Fox River winds through the center of the Village from north to south and is considered by many to be the Village's most valuable yet under-appreciated natural resource. Public access to the river can be found at River Bend Park, Safety Building Park, Ten Club Park, Village Hall Park and Whitford Park.
Recognizing the value of the Fox River for recreation, economic development, and quality of life for residents and visitors, the Village of Waterford is working on a number of projects to improve access and enhance the use of the river while ensuring conservation and protection of this wonderful natural resource, including a concept plan for the Riverfront and Ten Club Park, Whitford Park Streambank Stabilization Project, Canoe/Kayak launches through a Stewardship Grant. Many things affect the river including decisions made by other groups such as the Fox River Commission (SEWFRC), Waterford Waterways Management District (WWMD), the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) and Racine County Farm Drainage District.
To the north, travelers will encounter the 1800-acre Lake Tichigan above the Waterford Dam. The River continues south into Illinois. Fishing and boating are the two primary recreational activities, with fishing from the dam and riverbank and the two boat launches north of the dam to accommodate boaters.
Public Boat Launch
Public Boat Launch at Huening Park, North River Street opens for the season on April 1 and closes October 30.
The launch is open daily from 8:00 am - 10:00 pm
Drawdown Notice from Racine County Drainage District - drawdown to begin October 5, 2015
March 23, 2015 Public Information Meeting regarding permit requests for permanent annual drawdown of Fox River
Racine County Farm Drainage District Presentation at public information meeting regarding RCDD need for annual permanent drawdown of Fox River between Waterford and Rochester dams
Wisconsin DNR Presentation on permitting process for annual drawdown request
DNR Written Response to questions posed at March 23 Public Information Meeting regarding permanent annual drawdown permit request
DNR 1981 Findings and Legal Conclusions regarding operation of the Rochester Dam
Racine County Written Response to March 23 Public meeting questions
Village Board letter opposing permanent annual drawdown 4-24-15
RCDD Compromise narrative 05-14-15
DNR Public Meeting Notice RE: RCDD dredging permit request 6-5-15
March 23, 2015 Public Information Meeting regarding permit requests for permanent annual drawdown of Fox River
Racine County Farm Drainage District Presentation at public information meeting regarding RCDD need for annual permanent drawdown of Fox River between Waterford and Rochester dams
Wisconsin DNR Presentation on permitting process for annual drawdown request
DNR Written Response to questions posed at March 23 Public Information Meeting regarding permanent annual drawdown permit request
DNR 1981 Findings and Legal Conclusions regarding operation of the Rochester Dam
Racine County Written Response to March 23 Public meeting questions
Village Board letter opposing permanent annual drawdown 4-24-15
RCDD Compromise narrative 05-14-15
DNR Public Meeting Notice RE: RCDD dredging permit request 6-5-15