Fox River Preservation Society

06/05/2026

St. Charles City Council members made it clear this week that the Fox River dam — and impoundment north of it — are important to the city. Aldermen unanimously backed a resolution affirming the da...

06/04/2026

With a resolution passed to preserve the deep body of upstream water resulting from the Fox River dam in St. Charles, the question turns to funding. City Council said it's open to modifying the dam, but did not say how it would cover the project's significant costs.

06/02/2026

CITY COUNCIL MEETING – JUNE 1, 2026.

St. Charles City Council has unanimously adopted the resolution affirming its intent to maintain the existing Fox River impoundment within St. Charles.

The resolution expresses the City’s commitment to preserving river depth, usability, and recreational opportunities for the community while continuing to work with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources on long-term solutions to maintain water levels. The existing dam remains part of the current proposal, and the resolution preserves flexibility to consider future alternative structures and features that would maintain water levels and retention.

Thank you to all Fox River Preservation Society volunteers and supporters.

05/29/2026

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA NOTICE – JUNE 1
At its May 18 Committee of the Whole meeting, the City reviewed a resolution affirming its intent to maintain the existing Fox River impoundment within St. Charles. The resolution is scheduled for final consideration and vote by the City Council on Monday, June 1.

The resolution expresses the City’s commitment to preserving river depth, usability, and recreational opportunities for the community while continuing to work with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources on long-term solutions to maintain water levels. The existing dam remains part of the current proposal, and the resolution preserves flexibility to consider future alternative structures and features that would maintain water levels and retention.

If adopted, the resolution would also bring the Fox River Dam Joint Task Force’s work to a close and officially dissolve the group.

05/19/2026

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While federal funding has run dry for the study to remove the downtown dam in St. Charles, the city is considering a resolution to clarify its position of keeping the waterway impoundment. The resolution is being discussed during a May 18 city meeting.

05/18/2026

City Council meeting starts at 7pm. If you are for keeping the St. Charles’ Dam, please attend. See the below link and agenda.

AGENDATHE CITY OF ST. CHARLESCOMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETINGALD. DAVID PIETRYLA, CHAIRMONDAY, MAY 18, 2026IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE CITY COUNCIL MEETINGCITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 2 EAST MAIN STREET 1.Call to Order 2.Roll Call 3.Agenda-Related Public Comment (this comment...

05/16/2026

AGENDA NOTICE: Policy Direction on the Fox River Dam and Preservation of the Existing Impoundment

The City Committee of the Whole will meet on May 18, 2026, to discuss and consider a resolution affirming the City’s intent to preserve river depth, usability, and recreational value by maintaining the existing Fox River dam impoundment within St. Charles. The resolution is anticipated to be presented to City Council for final consideration on June 1. A link to the resolution is available on the City’s website at https://bit.ly/4wCLjqk.

04/14/2026

As the saying goes, April showers bring May flowers, but in Illinois, April also brings an increased risk of severe thunderstorms. Spring is peak severe weather season, making it crucial to be prepared before a storm strikes.

🌧️Lightning Safety Tips from the St. Charles Fire Department:
⚡If you can hear thunder, you’re close enough to be struck; get inside immediately
⚡Best options include a fully enclosed building or a hard-topped vehicle
⚡If you’re caught outside with no shelter, avoid open structures (pavilions, dugouts or tents), tall objects (trees, poles) and open fields
⚡Get low (but don’t lie flat) — crouch with minimal ground contact
⚡Stay away from water (pools, lakes, rivers and even wet ground can carry electrical current)
⚡Avoid corded electronics and plumbing; lightning can travel through wiring and pipes
⚡Stay off porches and away from windows
⚡Wait 30 minutes after the last thunder; many injuries happen because people go back outside too soon

📷: This photo captures the moment lightning struck the Municipal Building tower at 10:26 a.m. on March 31, 2026.