April 6, 2011

WATERSHED NEWS - UPCOMING EVENTS

Homeowners Association Stormwater Management Workshop

Free workshop sponsored by SMC is aimed at providing legal and technical assistance for managing natural and man-made stormwater management systems for home owner associations and residents.  Central Permit Facility in Libertyville, April 12, 2011 6:30-8:30 PM.  More information about the workshop, including how to register, is available on the SMC website- check under announcements at: http://lakecountyil.gov/Stormwater/default.htm  

UDPREP BROWN BAG BRIEFING

Join the Upper Des Plaines Ecosystem Partnership (UDPREP) at one of their popular Brown Bag Briefings on April 21^st  12-1pm at the Byron Colby Barn in Prairie Crossing (flyer attached).  Area students will present watershed and river friendly projects at their schools.  Highlighted projects include Operation Sidewalk Makeover at the Prairie Crossing Charter School (replacing concrete sidewalk with Filterpave, a recycled glass permeable paving product) and the CPR for the DPR river cleanup program organized by Warren Township High every year.  Feel free to bring your own lunch. Dessert and refreshments will be provided.  Free for UDPREP members; $5 for nonmembers.

 RSVP by April 20^th to:

Nancy Schumm

UDPREP Coordinator

(847)975-8391

 You're invited! Community-based green infrastructure webinar April 27

Community-based Green Infrastructure

A free, public webinar with Watershed Management Group Wednesday, April 27, 2011, 4:00-5:30pm PDT (Pacific) Register at http://watershedmg.org/green-streets

Download and share a one-page flier for this webinar at http://watershedmg.org/sites/default/files/newcontent/Community_based_GI_flier_sm.pdf (Flyer is attached.)

Across North America, neighborhoods, schools, community groups, and grassroots organizations are using green infrastructure methods to make their communities more livable and sustainable, including rain gardens, bioretention basins, vegetated swales, street trees, and rainwater harvesting.

Community-driven approaches to green infrastructure provide unique benefits to communities including education, public buy-in, community development, and vital energy.  In this interactive webinar, we'll explore the benefits and challenges of community-driven approaches to green infrastructure through case studies from three North American cities, and a moderated discussion with questions from the audience.

Speakers include:

Bryant Smith, Parks & People Foundation, Baltimore MD Marty Dolan, Tupper Neighbourhood Greenway, Vancouver BC James MacAdam, Watershed Management Group, Tucson AZ. To register for this free webinar, go to:

http://watershedmg.org/green-streets

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James MacAdam, LEED-AP

Program Manager

Green Streets / Green Neighborhoods Program Watershed Management Group | watershedmg.org | 520-396-3266

Live on a Lake?  Aquatic Plants vs. Weed: The Good and the Bad

The Illinois Lake Management Association is pleased to announce the kick-off of their POD series.  Mark your calendars for the evening of Thursday April 28^th and plan to join ILMA at 7 PM for a discussion about Aquatic Plants at the Blackthorn Grille in Lake Villa.  Mark Pfister - Director of Population Health Services at the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center will be our featured speaker.  This event is FREE (you will have to buy your own beverages) and is open to anyone - you don't have to be a member of ILMA.  Feel free to spread the word. See the attached flyer for the details. 

Upcoming Road Construction, Spring 2011

Grand Avenue, Waukegan

March 2011

New traffic signal equipment, installation of a fiber optic communication system interconnecting 10 traffic signals, and minor curb/gutter removal/replacement along Grave Avenue between IL Route 131 and Sheridan Road.

Illinois Route 173, Antioch Township

March 2011

Bridge rehabilitation at 2 locations, IL 173 at East Boat Channels located 2.90 km west of IL 59, and IL 173 at West Boat Channels located 4.02 km west of IL 59, all located in Antioch Township.

IL 83 (Milwaukee Ave) at IL Route 132 (Grand Ave)

March 2011

Intersection widening, traffic signal modernization and retaining wall construction on IL 83 (Milwaukee Avenue) at IL 132 (Grand Avenue) in Lake Villa. 

Hawthorne Dr, Orchard Ln, Hook Dr & IL Route 83, Round Lake Beach

April 2011

Construction of new sidewalk along the north right-of-way of Hawthorne Drive between Cedar Lake Road and Poplar Avenue, along the east right-of-way of Orchard Lane between Rollins Road and Hook Drive, and along the north right-of-way on Hook Drive between Orchard Lane and IL Rte. 83 along with miscellaneous spot repairs of existing sidewalk, handicap access and gap closures in the Village of Round Lake Beach scheduled.

Rollins Road from US 12 to Lotus Drive & IL 83 from US 45 to Westmoreland Dr in Fox Lake, Round Lake Heights, Round Lake Beach and Vernon Hills

April 2011 - December 2011

Trail Maps to Go
A QR (quick response) code is a matrix barcode used to quickly access information via convenient smart phone apps. Users scan the code with their smart phone (equipped with a camera and a QR reader app) decoding text, typically a website URL which can be opened on the phone's web browser. QR codes linking to Lake County Forest Preserve trail maps are now available at select preserves-check the kiosk and map signs in the preserves for the QR code, scan it with your phone and take a trail map to go.

Give it a try

Hold your smart phone to your computer screen or print out this section of the email and scan this code. It will take you to a list of available forest preserve trail maps ready for you to download and take with you on your next outdoor adventure.

Lake County Health Dept Offers Low-Cost Pet Vaccination Clinics

April 16, 9 am - 12 pm

Lindenhurst Police Department

2301 E Sand Lake Rd, Lindenhurst

April 30, 9 am - 12 pm

Avon Foundation Vaccination Clinic at Hart Woods located at the Round Lake Park District at the corner of 134 and Hart Rd in Round Lake

This clinic provides a convenient and affordable way for Lake County residents to keep pets up to date with their shots and rabies tags. Donations of pet food, litter and supplies will also be accepted to benefit the Pooch Pantry, a pet food and supply source for needy families. The vaccination costs are as follows:

For Pets Spayed/Neutered

One-year rabies vaccination and Lake County tag: $20.00One-year rabies vaccination, tag and distemper: $25.00

Distemper complex only: $10.00

Microchip: $15.00

For Pets Not Spayed/Neutered

One-year rabies vaccination and Lake County tag: $50.00

One-year rabies vaccination, tag and distemper: $55.00

Distemper complex only: $10.00

Microchip: $15.00

Pets will be taken on a first come first served basis. All animals brought to the clinic must be at least four months old. Dogs must be leashed and cats placed in carriers. Only cash will be accepted on site. For additional information please contact the Lake County Health Department's Animal Care and Control facility at (847) 949-9925.

Making Garden Plans?

Mother's Day Weekend

Include a visit to the Lake County Forest Preserves Native Plant Sale for sun-loving, shade-loving and savanna plants.

Over 70 varieties of sun-loving, shade-loving and savanna plants will be available for purchase at the Lake County Forest Preserves' 14th annual Native Plant Sale.

Held annually on Mother's Day weekend, this Native Plant Sale is a fundraiser benefiting the Forest Preserves' EnviroPatrol Programs, including Mighty Acorns and Preservation Partners. These award-winning programs teach Lake County students from grade school to high school about the damaging effects of non-native species on the balance of nature. Students join the EnviroPatrol and become superheroes in the fight to keep nature healthy. Through team-building and hands-on conservation, the EnviroPatrol works alongside Forest Preserve educators to restore an adopted preserve.

Independence Grove is located on Buckley Road (Route 137) east of Milwaukee Avenue (Route 21) and west of I-94. Follow signs to the North Bay Pavilion for the sale. Patrons of the Native Plant Sale are reminded that service animals are welcome at Independence Grove-but dogs, horses and other pets are not allowed.

This year's native plant list includes a full variety of unique flowers, ferns and grasses. Native plants naturally thrive in Lake County soil and weather, requiring less time, effort and expense to maintain. They provide valuable food and shelter to native birds, butterflies and other wildlife. Because of the variety, ease of growing, and environmental benefits, native plants have become increasingly popular among professional landscapers and gardeners in recent years.

Stop by Independence Grove Forest Preserve near Libertyville on Saturday, May 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Sunday, May 8 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to purchase native wildflowers, grasses, shrubs, vines and trees that thrive in local gardens. For a complete list of plants, visit www.LCFPD.org/plantsale.

A new dental discount card program is now available that will help Lake County residents save money on their dental service expenses. The NACo Dental Discount Card Program, provided by the National Association of Counties (NACo) in partnership with Careington International Corporation, can help Lake County residents save up to 50 percent on their dental care services, and 20 percent on orthodontic services. Individuals or families may opt to pay for a monthly or yearly membership. The cost for a yearly individual membership is $59 and $69 for families. More than 200 providers in Lake County are participating in this program. Discount card holders will receive significant savings from these providers on dental cleanings, x-rays, braces, dentures, crowns, root canals and more. This plan is not insurance.

To sign up for the Dental Discount Card Program, residents can download a registration form at: www.nacodentalprogram.com.  A list of participating providers and more information is available.

Prescription Drug Card