Water & Land

Water

Lake County has more than 200 lakes and rivers, and over 100 beaches. Here are some simple things you can do to protect this valuable resource:

Take Action: Keep harmful contaminants out of our water by:

Dropping off unwanted medications at a local drug collection box.
Disposing of household chemical waste properly.
Using best practices when deicing driveways and parking lots.

You can also save water and protect the environment by using WaterSense labeled products in your home, yard, and business.

Land

Sustainable land use preserves our landscape, conserves natural resources, and provides safety and well-being to the community. Lake County’s Planning, Building and Development Department encourages this approach through the Sustainability Chapter of the Lake County Regional Framework Plan. In addition, the Lake County Forest Preserve’s Strategic Conservation Planning provides guidance to smart development and livable cities that balances the built environment with the natural one.

Take Action: You can help shape the future of Lake County’s development and conservation measures.

Residents: Find out how you can help conserve your part of Lake County through the Conservation@Home program or by enjoying Lake County’s Forest Preserves.
Businesses: Corporate Campuses are part of Lake County’s habitat complexes by providing food, shelter, and space for local flora and fauna. Lake County’s Native Landscape Design Guidelines is just one resource available for Lake County businesses interested in incorporating plant species native to northern Illinois.

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