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C) Kaukauna/1000 Islands: Hwy.55/Main Ave. to CTH.ZZ (1.5 miles)
Alerts
Log in to add an alertThe release protocol has been changed. DO NOT JUST SHOW UP on any of the four 'scheduled release dates' and expect there to be water. The new protocol REQUIRES that someone must actually REQUEST the release via a call or email to Kaukauna Utilities no earlier than 30 days before, and no later than 10AM the Friday before each release date. Absent such a call or email, flow in the river (which they call 'the bypass channel' ... bypassing the powerhouse) is very likely to be minimal ... too low to boat ... unless there just happens to be too much water (coming from upstream) for the powerplant to handle.
Articles
Oct 22, 2011
Requirements to Provide Whitewater Recreation Upheld for Fox River (WI)
In an important affirmation of the value of whitewater recreation at federally-licensed hydropower projects, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) ruled against City of Kaukauna’s request to eliminate requirements to mitigate […]
May 25, 2011
Federal Regulators Issue New License for Fox River (WI)
Last week the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued a new license to the City of Kaukuna for the Badger-Rapide Croche Hydroelectric Project (P-2677). We are pleased to report that […]
Mar 17, 2010
Fox River (WI) Flow Survey
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission is in the process of completing their review for a new hydropower license for the hydropower project on the Fox River that will divert additional […]
Apr 11, 2009
Survey of Instream Flow Needs for Recreation on the Fox River
Currently Kaukauna Utilities is applying for a new license to increase capacity at the Badger Rapide Croche Hydroelectric Project. As proposed the project would significantly reduce flows in the natural […]
Dec 6, 2008
American Whitewater Secures Flow Information for Fox River, WI
For the past year American Whitewater has been actively engaged in an effort to provide flow information for the Fox River and specifically the reach impacted by the Kaukauna Hydropower […]
Mar 6, 2008
American Whitewater files comments on Fox River Hydro Project (WI)
Wisconsin’s Fox River has a long cultural history dating back 1000’s of years when Native American cultures relied upon the river’s rich fisheries, waterfowl, and wild rice. With industrial development, […]