Final Environmental Impact Statement Relating to the Operation and Maintenance of the Fox River, Wisconsin Navigation Project

Final Environmental Impact Statement Relating to the Operation and Maintenance of the Fox River, Wisconsin Navigation Project PDF

Author: CORPS OF ENGINEERS CHICAGO ILL CHICAGO DISTRICT.

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Published: 1977

Total Pages: 439

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The proposed Federal action is the continuation of operation and maintenance of the Fox River, Wisconsin navigation project. It involves several locks and guard locks, the U.S. dams, and control of private dams. Activities include channel dredging, clearing, snagging and dredge material disposal to free the channel from the debris. Studies show major environmental impacts that are beneficial for maintaining the project. It also relates significant adverse impacts on the water quality aquatic, and terrestrial biota, land use, natural habitat, and other conflicts in the operation of project and river controls. Alternatives to the proposed action are provided. (Author).