Activities & News
Bi-monthly Membership Meetings are generally held the 3rd Wednesday of alternating months, 1 PM, at different locations in the Watershed
FREP Noon Networks are held the 3rd Wednesday of alternating months, Noon - 1:30 PM, at different locations in the Watershed
All programs are open to FREP members and other interested members of the watershed community
FREP MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS
Friday, July 19, 2013   Annual FREP Social
Kane County Cougars Game
Fifth Third Bank Ballpark, Kirk Road, Geneva

Gates open at 5:30 pm   Gametime is 6:30 pm

Instead of a meeting this month, the FREP Recreation Committee/Jason Pettit has again organized an outing to this Kane County Cougars game. The Cougars are now part of the Chicago Cubs organization, so this should be a great opportunity to see their new Class A minor league team up close.

Tickets:  $10 each, adult or child reserved seating
Jason has a block of 30 tickets, so please reserve early to make sure you get tickets

Flyer/Reservation Form  

Deadline is July 12 (first come/first served)

Bring your family and friends for this fun outing.  It is Disney Radio Night (costumes optional) and there will be fireworks afterward.  First 1500 through the gates receive a free rally towel.
 
Future Meetings:
Wednesday, September 18, 2013   TBA

Wednesday, November 20, 2013   TBA
 
FREP NOON NETWORKS
Wednesday, June 19, 2013   Noon - 1:30 PM
Program: Flint Creek Streambank Flood Plan Restoration Project
Location: Village of North Barrington Hall
               111 Old Barrington Rd., North Barrington

Details of the project will be presented, followed by a walking tour.
The Flint Creek Restoration project was started in 2008 with the publication of the Flint Creek Watershed Plan. The village of North Barrington wanted to 'do its part for the Flint Creek Watershed' and selected this area because it was identified in the plan as a high-priority project.  With the assistance of a section 319 IEPA grant and Lake County SMC grant, the Village hired Encap Inc. to complete the restoration of 1900 feet of streambank and nearly 1 acre of floodplain. What makes the project unusual is that it is a community run project, but is located on mostly private residential property.  The village has secured temporary construction and maintenance easements for the 10 property owners involved in the project.    
Flint Creek
 
Future Noon Network Dates:
 
Wednesday, August 21, 2013   Noon - 1:30 PM
Program: TBA
Location: TBA
             
Wednesday, October 16, 2013   Noon - 1:30 PM
Program: TBA
Location: TBA
 
Noon Networks are free and open to the public. Reservations are not required. Bring your lunch to eat during the program.
Have a suggestion for a future FREP Noon Network or Meeting Program?  Please email:
Presentations from past Programs & Noon Networks HERE
 
Other  Events in the Watershed & Region
Friday
June 21, 2013
11 AM - 2 PM
Village of Algonquin's 11th Annual Conservation Community Day
Theme: Local Farms=Fresh Food=Better Health
Woods Creek Bike Path         Flyer     Website
   
Other News/Information
 
2013 Watershed & Stormwater Mangement Webcast Series from The Center for Watershed Protection is being hosted by the Lake County Stormwater Management Commission.
A series of live webcasts for public works, engineers and others on topics such as stormwater retrofits, stream restoration and other BMPs, and guidance on meeting NPDES Phase II requirements.
FREE, bring lunch. RSVP requested for each webcast.  For complete details and topics CLICK HERE
Dates are:   5/15, 6/19, 9/18, 10/16, 11/20       11 AM to 1 PM
Illinois Riverwatcher  Spring 2013 Issue  from The National Great Rivers Research & Education Center
The Citizen's Guide to Preserving the Fox River has been available at more than 100 distribution points along the Fox River and in the watershed, but now the supply is about out. The online version of the Citizen's Guide continues to be available HERE, along with a website full of information about how to help preserve our Fox River through your own actions.
 
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