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Sixteen
Critical Factors for Achieving the Vision
The following are not in a priority order
1. Establish universal standards for land planning and development
for adoption by units of local government throughout the watershed, including
innovative guidelines and Best Management Practices (BMPs) for future
development (e.g. cluster developments) and educate government about these.
2. Identify funding and sources of support.
3. Define, expand and integrate data collection and research on Fox
River water quality and quantity by municipalities, community organizations and
state agencies.
4. Strong and continued media coverage.
5. All streams achieve B or better rating (Index of Biotic
Integrity).
6. Where appropriate remove or modify dams to improve fish migration
and non-motorized boating safety.
7. Protect and enhance biodiversity (aquatic and terrestrial),
emphasizing native species.
8. Conservation of agricultural land.
9. Facilitate watershed-friendly revitalization of urban areas.
10. Educate public about real problems negatively affecting the river;
create a public understanding of watersheds.
11. Identify, protect and manage surface and groundwater; educate public
about their importance and what impacts groundwater.
12. Erosion control: streambanks and surface runoff.
13. Recognize businesses, groups, community leaders, elected officials and
other individuals that help the environment.
14. Expand public access to the river and tributaries for land and water
recreation.
15. Improve the management of stormwater quality and quantity, to protect
water quality and reduce flooding.
16. Preserve and enhance drinking water supplies from surface and
groundwater sources.
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