Learn about Water Issues

• The U.S. Enviro​nmental Protection Agency's water page provides information on national water issues and resources for how you can help protect water

• Get basic water in​formation via online tutorials from the Michigan Water Stewardship Program and a homeowner toolkit to help you become a better water steward

• Build your scientific background on water through the U.S. Geological Survey's Water Resources page

• Visit the USGS site for current water data for Illinois to view the stream and rain gage data for Kane County.

• Access plenty of useful information about watershed Best Management Practices and water conservation from the Northwest Water Planning Alliance's Resource Center, and access the Outdoor Water Conservation Manual
  

• The Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant​ has a collection of useful brochures on natural lawn care pra​ctices.
  

• Dupage County Environmental Divi​sion provides informational brochures on a variety of topics, including: naturalized areas, wetlands & streams, and illicit discharges
  

• Get information on septic system maintenance from the Kane County Health Department

• Learn about rain barrels and rain gardens for your home and property

Get Involved: Local Watershed Groups

Participate in a river cleanup, volunteer monitoring program, or educational event:

• Friends of the Fox River

• Fox River Study Group

• Fox River Ecosystem Partnership (FREP)
  

• Valley of the Fox Water Sentinels

• The Conservation Foundation

Kane County Stormwater Brochures

• Homeowner Resource Card

• Be a Clean Water Champion

• Swimming Pool Maintenance​​