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The Village of Algonquin is very proud of our community's natural resources and has created a variety of programs to help ensure continued protection and enhancement of these areas. These programs are collectively called "The Conservation Community Program." |
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Conservation Community Day
"How Big Is Your Footprint?"
Friday, June 17, 2011
11:00am to 2:00pm
Woods Creek bike path located between Bunker Hill Drive and Woodscreek Lane.
This year's theme is "How Big Is Your Footprint?" Join us to learn about how you can conserve resources and preserve our natural enviroment. You will also meet representatives from local environmental organizations. The event is free and fun for the entire family. Lessen your carbon footprint and bring your old gym shoes for recycling!
If you are interested in the environment, gather your friends and family and come out to the Woods Creek bike path on June 17th from 11:00am-2:00pm.
Groups that will be attending Conservation Community Day this year include (list will be updated as groups confirm):
Village of Algonquin Community Development Department (water conservation and ECO)
Fox River Ecosystem Partnership and Kane DuPage Soil and Water Conservation District
Friends of Hackmatack
Natural Areas Volunteers
Algonquin Area Public Library District
Dundee Township Open Space Program
Friends of the Fox River
Illinois Department of Natural Resources--Fisheries
McHenry County Water Resources
Village of Algonquin Water and Underground Utilities Division
McHenry County Audubon Society
Village of Algonquin Parks and Forestry Division
Environmental Defenders of McHenry County
McHenry County Conservation District
Village of Algonquin Fleet Division
Waste Management
 This Conservation Community Program Online reference has been developed to provide additional resources in raising resident awareness about any problems. It also promotes all environmentally friendly activities the Village of Algonquin actively participates in.
Exploring Woods Creek
We ask that you share our commitment to preserve our community environment for generations to come. Encouraging, educating, and showing residents and neighbors how to help is the first step in maintaining a healthy community.
Select one of the topics below to learn about our program:
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WATER RESOURCES
MANAGEMENT |
LANDSCAPING &
DEVELOPMENT |
RECYCLING &
WASTE MANAGEMENT |
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- Woods Creek Watershed Plan & Recreation Projects
- Stormwater Management Ordinance
- Park and Wetland Acquisition
- Water Conservation Measures
- NPDES Signage
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- Tree Planting Program
- Tree City USA
- Tree Preservation Code
- Urban Forestry Program
- Tree-trimming - Mulch distribution
- Certified Arborists on Staff
- Landscape Code
- Algonquin's Trail Systems
- Shared Parking Lots
- Curb cuts/frontage roads
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- Earth Day Activities
- Recycling Efforts
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Free Mulch Distribution |
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AWARDS, EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS & MEMBERSHIP
Illinois Tomorrow Award
Funded Grants - USFWS
Tree City USA
Fox River Ecosystem Partnership
Arbor Day Foundation
Campaign for Sensible Growth
Earth Day Activities
School District 300
Roosevelt University/DePaul University
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