Ongoing WHOA erosion control projects, and what residents can do in our yards to reduce erosion in the community
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| The Hills Are Alive in the Windings | ARTICLE: Discusses the geology of the Windings and how annual rain storms can undercut driveways and large oaks. What we do in our yards can help. (September, 2020) |
| Drainage Project; Windings Villas | ARTICLE: The Villas, the Windings Environmental Committee, and several agencies collaborate to resolve drainage problems that regularly flooded the Villas.(June, 2021) |
| Erosion Control | REPORT: Various stakeholders, including residents, the Windings Homeowners Association, the township, the county, and Illinois drainage codes are involved when tackling drainage issues in the Windings. A sample drainage map in the Windings is provided. (September, 2018) |
| Caring for Windings Common Areas in 2016 | REPORT: 2016 work included ravine erosion survey, culvert repair, education, invasive plant removal, and collaborations with Campton Township, Kane County Environmental and Water Resources Division, the Army Corp of Engineers and the Kane County Forest Preserve. (April, 2016) |
| Ferson Creek Watershed Restoration Update 2015 | REPORT: 2015 work included the Ferson Creek Watershed Restoration project, including securing grant funds from Kane County conservation districts, stabilizing ravines and correcting erosion along Ferson Creek, removing invasive shrubs that contribute to erosion, and articles to educate the community. (January, 2015) |
| Stream Erosion Surveys 2015 | REPORT: Environmental Committee members surveyed stream erosion in the Windings to identify problem areas causing property damage and affecting water quality. (October 10, 2015) |
| Ferson Creek Watershed Management 2014 | REPORT: 2014 work included reducing the risk of property damage from water and erosion, improving the sustainability of our natural resources, and maintaining property values. (January, 2014) |
| Illinois Drainage Law | PUBLICATION: Includes Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control, Permit Requirements for Construction in Streams or Floodways, and Federal Wetlands Provisions. (University of Illinois, 1998) |
| Flood Plain Map for Ferson Creek in the Windings | MAP: Shows the Windings and the FEMA 100 year flood plain. |