ROV Inspection CSSC Fish Dispersal Barriers

Notice Number: 201950-1 Date: 02/06/2023 08:00 thru 02/06/2023 16:00 1. The ROV inspection scheduled for today has been completed. The restrictions identified in the original Notice to Navigation Interests (#201950) have been rescinded. 2. The following link provides access to: All USACE Notices to Navigation Interests 3. If you have any questions/comments/concerns regarding this Notice…

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ROV Inspection CSSC Fish Dispersal Barriers

Notice Number: 201950 Date: 02/06/2023 08:00 thru 02/06/2023 16:00 1. A survey team will be conducting a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) survey within the Regulated Navigation Area (RNA) on the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal (CSSC) adjacent to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Aquatic Nuisance Species Electric Dispersal Barrier System (RM 296 – 296.7)…

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Ice Conditions Update Feb 1 2023

Attached are the changes to the ice condition status for all the locks. The biggest change from yesterday is that the ice finally caught up with Marseilles Lock, they are 100 percent ice above the chamber and needing helper boats to pull north bound cuts. All their floaters are now tied up. Ice coverage above…

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Ice Conditions Update IW

Attached are the changes to the ice condition status for all the locks. You will see ice coupling requirements as well as helper boats needed to pull northbound cuts across the board. Marseilles surprisingly has not seen any ice but that may be attributable to the constant traffic they have been experiencing in the canal…

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Gage Update Illinois river

There is a 90%chance all day tomorrow and 50% Thursday morning not sure how that will affect the gages at this point. Starved Rock – 3ft. *Most of it is on the Hydro thou Marseilles – 4ft. Dresdan – 4ft. Peoria – 4ft. (Moderate Outdraft) LaGrange – 5ft. (Still have pretty good Outdraft eddy about…

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Brandon Road Lock, River Mile 286.0

Notice Number: 201848-1/IW 23-201848-1 Date: 01/17/2023 12:00 thru 01/17/2023 18:00 Brandon Road Lock will be closed to all navigation on the following date and time; Tuesday, January 17, 2023 1200-1800 The purpose of the closure is so the maintenance crew and dive team can clean the valve bulkheads slots. Towboat operators are requested NOT to…

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