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Thursday, November 3, 2011
Greetings
from FREP! |
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| FREP ACTIVITIES |
| FREP Membership Meetings |
Wednesday, November 16, 2011 1 PM
Program:
Updates on the Watershed Planning for Blackberry,
Ferson-Otter, Silver, Sleepy Hollow, and Jelkes Creeks
Presenter:
Tim
Loftus, CMAP, and other staff and planning coordinators
Location:
Kane County Government Center,
Building A, 4th Floor Conference Room
719 Batavia Avenue, Geneva, IL 60134
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Wednesday, January 18, 2012 1 PM
Annual Meeting & Election of
Officers
Program:
Grant Writing 101
Presenter:
Nancy Schumm,
Schumm Consulting
Location:
Algonquin Village Hall,
2200 Harnish Drive, Algonquin
The program on grantwriting should be helpful to our
members, especially those who will be pursuing a
grant from IEPA 319, which is the focus of our Feb. 15
Noon Network
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| FREP Noon Network |
December
2011
Since our regular meeting date is so close to
the Christmas holidays, we are going to
encourage everyone to visit a local Green Drinks
group during December. These are local groups
that meet monthly to network about environmental issues.
To learn more about Green Drinks -- visit these
websites:
Green Drinks International
Green Drinks Illinois
The following links are to groups are in or near our
watershed and we'll post December dates, when
they are available:
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Upcoming Meeting Activites involving a new Illinois EPA 319 Fox
Watershed Grant Package for FY13 |
FREP is planning to organize the submission of a package of
grants to EPA 319 Grant Program for FY13.
An informational program will be presented at our
Feburary 15,
2012 FREP Noon Network. Watch for details in our next
issue of Downstream, or visit our
319 Grants Webpage and watch for updates. |
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FREP members, potential members, and the general public
are welcome to attend the FREP Noon Networks and meetings and programs.
Learn more
about activities in the watershed and network with others.
FREP Meeting Minutes can be found
HERE. |
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Presentations Online: Many past Noon
Network and meeting program presentations can be found in pdf form on the FREP Website
HERE. |
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FREP's Annual Membership Drive |
FREP is currently conducting its annual membership drive and
collecting annual dues to help support the activities of the
Partnership. Dues statements have been sent to exisiting
members.
If you did not receive a statement in the mail, and/or are new
to FREP membership, please visit our members' page for more
information:
FREP Members Page
NEW this year: Pay your FREP
Membership Dues online via PayPal.
Start with the Online Membership Form
HERE,
and after completing the form, you will be taken to the PayPal
payment link.
Also new this year, we are posting our renewing and new
members on the
FREP Membership 2011-12 Roll on our Website, and share the
current list with you here.
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THANK YOU to all who have
responded so far to our annual membership drive.
There are links, right, to those members who
have websites.
We hope you will respond by November 15th. |
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| FREP
Membership Roll, to date, for 2011-12 |
Michael Ander, Friend,
Sleepy Hollow
Paul Anderson, Friend, Geneva
Batavia Park District
Cardno ENTRIX
John Church, Friend, Oswego
Linda Cole, Friend, Aurora
The Conservation Foundation
Deuchler Environmental, Inc.
Dundee Township
Environmental Defenders of McHenry County
Fox Metro Water Reclamation District, Oswego
Fox River Water Reclamation District, Elgin
Fox Valley Park District, Aurora
Geneva Park District
Barbara Gore, Friend, Aurora
Ted Gray, Living Waters Consultants
John Frerich, Friend, Batavia
Hey & Associates
Fred Houdek, Friend, Elburn
Kendall County Forest Preserver District
Kendall County Soil & Water Conservation
District
Lake in the Hills Sanitary District
McHenry County Conservation District
Jason Pettit, Friend, Aurora
Larry Rakunus, Friend, St. Charles
Village of Algonquin
Village of Fox River Grove
Village of Millbrook
Village of Oakwood Hills
Village of Oswego
Village of Port Barrington
Village of Sleepy Hollow |
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| Fox River Guide & Website |
The Citizen's Guide to
Preserving the Fox River is
now available at more than 100 distribution points along
the Fox River and in the watershed.
CLICK HERE to find out where you can pick
up your FREE copy.
You can also read the online version of The Citizen's Guide
on the website
HERE.
The companion website
preservethefox.org contains many pages
of information to help you learn about what people can do in
their homes and communities to help preserve and protect the beautiful
Fox.
This new publication was produced by
The Conservation Foundation and the Fox River Ecosystem
Partnership.
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| Watershed Planning |
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The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for
Planning (CMAP) is the delegated authority for the region’s
areawide water quality management plan.
CMAP has an agreement with the Illinois Environmental Protection
Agency (IEPA) to complete four watershed-based plans within the
Fox River Basin. Watershed planning commenced Sept. 2010 in Blackberry Creek
and Ferson-Otter Creek watersheds (Lower Fox River, Kane and
Kendall counties) and in Sleepy Hollow Creek and Silver Creek
watersheds (Upper Fox River, McHenry County). Funding for these
projects was provided by the IEPA through Section 604(b) of the
Clean Water Act (CWA).
Read more about the project and information about each of the
four watersheds
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| Watershed Planning Meeting Schedule:
Meetings are open to
the public, anyone interested is welcome to attend and participate. |
Blackberry Creek
Watershed Meeting
Tuesday, November 15, 2-4 PM
Blackberry Township Hall, 43 W 390 Main Street Road, Elburn, IL
60119
Contact Tara Neff:
630-428-4500, Ext. 23
tneff@theconservationfoundation.org
Webpage
Ferson-Otter Creek Watershed Meeting
Tuesday, November 22, 2-4
PM
Campton Township Community Center, 5N082 Old La Fox Road, St.
Charles, IL 60175
Contact Tara Neff:
630-428-4500, Ext. 23
tneff@theconservationfoundation.org
Webpage
Silver Creek & Sleepy Hollow Creek Watersheds Meeting
Wednesday, November 30, 1:30-3:30 PM
Prairie View Education Center, 2112 Behan Road,
Crystal Lake, IL
If you are interested in learning more about current efforts to
establish an ongoing community participation group to support
plan implementation and continue watershed planning efforts,
please Contact Lynn Rotunno at:
watershedinfo@mcdefenders.net or 815-338-0393.
Webpage
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| Additional Watershed Planning Groups |
There are other active watershed groups
involved with planning and implementation activities. Visit our
Subwatersheds page for more information or these specific
Websites/Webpages:
Tyler Creek Watershed
Meeting, Wednesday, November 16, 4:30 PM,
Judson University, Linder Tower, 2nd Floor Conference Room,
Elgin, IL
Jelkes Creek Watershed Meeting,
Thursday, November 17, 7-9 PM,
Otto Engineering, Large Conference Room, 10 W. Main St.
Carpentersville IL
Spring Creek has also begun the planning process. Contact info
is on our
Subwatersheds page |
| EPA Website that
should be helpful to all the planners:
Healthy Watersheds |
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| Other Activities & News of Interest |
| If you have an
activity or event you'd like FREP to share on
our Website or in the Downstream, please email
the information to Becky at:
foxriverinfo@comcast.net |
Saturday
November 5 |
4th Annual
Bioneers Conference and Green Living
Expo
McHenry Community College
Theme: “Journey to a Greener Tomorrow”
Keynote Speaker: Bill Wilson,
Director of Midwest Permaculture
Last year's conference provided an
opportunity to share information,
develop networks, and learn about new
and innovative discoveries and
technologies. Approximately 200 people
attended, and an additional 300 people
walked through the Expo.
There is a current
call for exhibitors.
Details at website:
mcbioneers.com |
Wednesday
November 9
7 PM |
The Truth about
Drain Tiles
Countryside School Multi-purpose Room,
205 W. County Line Rd., Barrington Hills
On the southwest corner of Brinker Rd.
and Lake-Cook Rd.
flyer
see flyer for details and rsvp info
Free educational seminar presented by:
Flint Creek Watershed Partnership &
Spring Creek Watershed Partnership |
Saturday
April 5, 2012 |
Annual Northeastern
Illinois Envirothon
Danada House, Wheaton
Link to Details at KDSWCD |
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Of Interest |
Guidance for
Federal Agencies on Sustainable
Practices for Designed Landscapes
LINK
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Funding Opportunities |
SCALE Grant from
IEPA to support Stream Cleanups
It’s easy and with the SCALE grant from
IEPA, you can get funding for supplies!
Stream clean ups are a great way to get
your community involved and invested in
improving water quality. Pick a day,
get some people together, and pick up
some trash!
Details HERE
Illinois
Biodiversity Field Trip Grant Program
Application deadline: January 31, 2012
The Illinois
Biodiversity Field Trip Grant Program
provides funding for teachers to
organize field trips to visit the
natural wonders of Illinois. Teachers
may apply for up to $500 to be used for
transportation and substitute teacher
costs. Complete instructions and
application form are available
HERE.
The IEPA is accepting IGIG Program grant
proposals through December 15th, 2011
for the 2011 Illinois Green
Infrastructure Grant (IGIG) Program
For the
implementation of stormwater management
practices or techniques that help
preserve, restore, or recreate natural
hydrology. These green infrastructure
practices include things like
bioretention areas, bioswales, green
roofs, permeable pavement, and rainwater
harvesting systems.
Details
Grants from the
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
(IDNR) Division of Education
The IDNR Division of Education is
working in partnership with the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service's Partners for
Fish and Wildlife Program and the
Illinois Conservation Foundation to
expand the Schoolyard Habitat Action
Grant program. The maximum available
funds per Schoolyard Habitat Action
Grant application increased to $1,000!
The Schoolyard Habitat Action Grant
program provides funds to establish or
enhance wildlife habitat on the school
grounds or other public place and is
available to teachers, youth group
leaders and nature center personnel.
Butterfly gardens, rain gardens, prairie
plots and wetlands are just some of the
projects that qualify.
Click
HERE
for details
Deadlines in November & January
Illinois
Conservation Foundation Offers
Conservation Achievement Scholarships
for High School Seniors
Application deadline: November 30, 2011
The Illinois Conservation Foundation
will honor high school seniors who have
demonstrated outstanding efforts to
preserve, protect, enhance and/or
promote Illinois' natural resources with
the awarding of three Conservation
Achievement Scholarships. One $5,000
scholarship, one $3,000 scholarship and
one $2,000 scholarship are available.
The applicant must be an Illinois
resident and a senior in an Illinois
high school during the 2011-2012 school
year. Voluntary, effective contributions
to Illinois' natural resources
throughout the applicant's high school
enrollment must be documented. The
application form can be accessed
HERE. Questions may be addressed to
Donna Ferguson at
donna.ferguson@illinois.gov or
217-785-2003.
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Becky
Hoag,
Communications Manager, Fox River Ecosystem Partnership
630-482-9157
foxriverinfo@comcast.net Please
Email me if you have an Email to add to our mailing list.
FREP WEBSITE:
foxriverecosystem.org
This newsletter is posted on the FREP Website on the
Downstream Newsletter Archives Page |
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