Tag Archives: The Conservation Foundation

Beyond the Basics: Making Green Stormwater Practices Pay Off for Your Community

Posted on September 9, 2014 by chicagolandh2o

The Conservation Foundation, in partnership with Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, is proud to present Beyond the Basics 2014. We are offering two new pre-seminar options on September 9th: a workshop on watershed based plans and ordinance reviews or a tour … Continue reading →

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DuPage County Sustainable Landscaping Seminar

Posted on May 6, 2014 by chicagolandh2o

Sponsored by Stormwater Management and The Conservation Foundation, DuPage County municipalities and park districts are invited to a free, half-day Sustainable Landscaping Seminar on May 6 at Cantigny Park (1s151 N Winfield Rd, Wheaton). With presentations from the Midwest Pesticide … Continue reading →

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DuPage Environmental Summit

Posted on January 23, 2014 by chicagolandh2o

This popular annual event has attracts 250-300 participants each year to learn about various environmental and conservation topics important to DuPage County. The event is being hosted by The Conservation Foundation and DuPage County’s Green Government Council, and sponsored by … Continue reading →

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Green Infrastructure Workshop

Posted on November 14, 2013 by chicagolandh2o

The workshop will provide an overview of how some municipalities have implemented green infrastructure practices to manage stormwater and improve water quality. DuPage County Stormwater Management Planning Committee Chairman Jim Zay will provide opening remarks to kick off the workshop. … Continue reading →

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