Lockport

Ecosystem Overview

The Lockport ecosystem supports 23 documented wildlife species across 23 taxonomic genera. Located in Will County, Illinois, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 5 frequently observed species and 4 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Will County nearby has 77% more documented species, Lockport offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #5 for species diversity among 15 Will County County natural areas, placing it in the 67th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 15 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 15 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Will County

-77% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.

Pieris rapae

small white

Very Common1 obs.

Acutalis tartarea

Very Common1 obs.

Carex lacustris

Common Lake Sedge

Very Common1 obs.

Commelina communis

Asiatic dayflower

Very Common1 obs.

Maianthemum stellatum

Starry False Lily Of The Valley

Very Common1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common1 obs.

Hydrophyllum virginianum

Shawnee Salad

Common1 obs.

Petunia atkinsiana

Common1 obs.

Osmorhiza longistylis

Long-Style Sweet Cicely

Common1 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Common1 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common1 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Alternate-Leaved Crownbeard

Occasional1 obs.

Catalpa speciosa

Occasional1 obs.

Acer saccharinum

White Maple

Occasional1 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Occasional1 obs.

Solanum emulans

eastern black nightshade

Occasional1 obs.

Chaetura pelagica

Chimney Swift

Occasional1 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Rare1 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Rare1 obs.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Rare1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-12%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Will County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Will County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-77% vs. current

Romeoville

Importance: 0.49

79 species

-71% vs. current

Mokena

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+188% vs. current

Snapper Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1050% vs. current

Lake Renwick

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2200% vs. current

New Lenox

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+229% vs. current

Monee

Importance: 0.34

1 species

+2200% vs. current

Crest Hill

Importance: 0.33

13 species

+77% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Will County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-12%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Will County County, Illinois

Nearby Natural Areas

Will County

Importance: 0.49

100 species

-77% vs. current

Romeoville

Importance: 0.49

79 species

-71% vs. current

Mokena

Importance: 0.35

8 species

+188% vs. current

Snapper Pond

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+1050% vs. current

Lake Renwick

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+2200% vs. current

New Lenox

Importance: 0.35

7 species

+229% vs. current

Monee

Importance: 0.34

1 species

+2200% vs. current

Crest Hill

Importance: 0.33

13 species

+77% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 15 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common5 species

Common7 species

Occasional7 species

Rare4 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#5 of 15 locations

67th percentile for diversity

vs. Will County

-77% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 23 total documented species.

Pieris rapae

small white

Very Common1 obs.

Acutalis tartarea

Very Common1 obs.

Carex lacustris

Common Lake Sedge

Very Common1 obs.

Commelina communis

Asiatic dayflower

Very Common1 obs.

Maianthemum stellatum

Starry False Lily Of The Valley

Very Common1 obs.

Glechoma hederacea

ground ivy

Common1 obs.

Hydrophyllum virginianum

Shawnee Salad

Common1 obs.

Petunia atkinsiana

Common1 obs.

Osmorhiza longistylis

Long-Style Sweet Cicely

Common1 obs.

Populus deltoides

Match Poplar

Common1 obs.

Phytolacca americana

American pokeweed

Common1 obs.

Verbesina alternifolia

Alternate-Leaved Crownbeard

Occasional1 obs.

Catalpa speciosa

Occasional1 obs.

Acer saccharinum

White Maple

Occasional1 obs.

Rhus typhina

Staghorn sumac

Occasional1 obs.

Solanum emulans

eastern black nightshade

Occasional1 obs.

Chaetura pelagica

Chimney Swift

Occasional1 obs.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Rare1 obs.

Trifolium repens

Dutch clover

Rare1 obs.

Ageratina altissima

white snakeroot

Rare1 obs.

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