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Next Meeting
Tuesday, February 16, 12:30pm
Homer Glen
Village Council Chamber
14917 S. Founders Crossing
(off of Bell Road), Homer Glen |
Workshop
Beyond the Basics: Green Infrastructure for Clean Water
February 18, 2010
8:00am - 4:45pm
Bobak’s Signature Events
6440 Double Eagle Drive
Woodridge, IL
Building on the great success of the first Best Management Practices seminar the Conservation Foundation held in September of 2008, we will be hosting another seminar on February 18, 2010 in Woodridge, Beyond the Basics: Green Infrastructure for Clean Water. We will be expanding the focus this year to look at both new development and redevelopment opportunities, showcasing individual BMPs, implemented projects at several scales and how important it is to think about these practices in the early stages of project planning. More information. View seminar brochure here .
Cost is $65.00
On-line registration is open! Register Here |
25th Annual Conference: Illinois Lake Management Association
MARCH 3 - MARCH 5, 2010
Holiday Inn Select
Naperville, IL
Join lake enthusiasts and experts from across the state to learn, share, and discuss lake and watershed management approaches and techniques. For conference and hotel information and a registration form, visit www.ilma-lakes.org or call ILMA at 1-800-338-6976, access code 01.
Related Workshops:
How to Write a Fundable 319 Grant
Wednesday March 3
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Morton Arboretum, Lisle, IL
Natural Lawn Care Basics
Wednesday, March 3
1:00pm - 4:00 pm
Holiday Inn Select, Naperville, IL
Registration form and more information |
RiverWatch Training Workshop
Saturday, April 17, 2010
9am – 4pm
University of St. Francis
500 Wilcox Street Tower Hall, Room N111
Joliet, IL
llinois RiverWatch Program Needs Your Participation
The Illinois RiverWatch program offers you the opportunity to become involved in the stewardship of the state’s streams. RiverWatch certified volunteers, or Citizen Scientists, play an important role in helping identify potentially degraded waters and areas that may need better protection. Citizen scientists examine indicators of water quality like stream habitat and the diversity of species such as dragonfly nymphs, beetle larva, midges and snails.
Registration is $20
To register or for more information, visit
http://prairierivers.org/articles/2010/01/illinois-riverwatch-program-needs-your-participation/
News and Resources
Reconnect with Nature
Visit the Forest Preserve District of Will County's new website at
http://reconnectwithnature.org/
Download the "THE FOREST PRESERVES OF WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS
2009 Edition" at http://www.reconnectwithnature.org/FileManager/GreenBook2009.pdf
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The Canal Corridor Association has been named the local coordinating entity for the development of a comprehensive Management Plan for the I&M Canal National Heritage Corridor in cooperation with the National Park Service. The Plan is required to take into consideration State and local plans and involve residents, local governments and public agencies and private organizations in the Corridor.
The following six committees will meet to begin to set goals, strategies, and tactics to accomplish the vision and mission established within the guiding principles outlined in the initial public meetings. EVERYONE IS INVITED:
Civic Engagement Committee, Conservation/Natural Resources Committee, Education/Interpretation Committee, Heritage Development Committee, Recreation Committee, Tourism/Economic Development Committee.
To join a committee, RSVP to Katie 815-223-1851. For more information please visit www.iandmcanal.org
Lewis University Holding Earth Day Event
April 18 , 2010
Lewis University Campus (Route 53 in Romeoville)
The event will be open to the public. Organizers are now seeking co-sponsors, donations, raffle items, exhibitors, eco-friendly vendors, science clubs and volunteers. More information
Letter from Mark Miller,
Director of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources
http://prairierivers.org/articles/2010/01/good-news-from-idnr/
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