Boats removed as Crab Orchard Lake level lowered

WILLIAMSON COUNTY - The National Wildlife Refuge began the process of lowering the level of Crab Orchard Lake by four feet so repairs could be made to the Crab Orchard Spillway. Several larger crafts had to be removed from the water near the ramp.

The repairs are expected to be competed by the Spring of 2022.

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources urges those using the lake to use caution at boat ramps and to be more aware of shallow areas in the lake during the ongoing repairs.