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Elgin’s Izaak Walton chapter wants to stabilize Willow Creek

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Elgin resident Richard Carlson points to erosion and accumulation of rocks in the area where Poplar and Willow creeks meet. Last month's heavy storms accelerated the damage. Carlson attended a meeting of the Elgin chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America on Tuesday to talk about how to stabilize the banks of the creek.

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Members of the Elgin chapter of Izaak Walton League of America are determined to stabilize the banks of Willow Creek — they just need to find support for the project, they said. About 20 people met Tuesday night to discuss Willow Creek, a tributary of Poplar Creek in Elgin's southeast side.