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DeKalb County SWCD Saturday, February 1 8am - Noon DeKalb County Farm Bureau 1350 W Prairie Dr, Sycamore Featured Presenter: David Wyffels, Fisheries Biologist, IDNR Topics: pond construction, fish management, pond stocking, pond vegetation, habitat creation, pond issues Free - light breakfast and refreshments provided Register: 815-756-3234 ext 3   Will/South Cook SWCD Monday, March 3 6pm Will/S Cook SWCD office 1201 S. Gougar Rd, New Lenox Featured Presenter: Seth Love, Fisheries Biologist, IDNR Topics: fish managements, vegetation management, common pond issues, Q&A Free Register: 815-462-3106 x 3 or infor@will-scookswcd.org by February 26  

Flowing Forward February 20, 2025 This conference is geared towards contractors dealing with stormwater and erosion control, engineering firms, floodplain managers, MS4 managers and engineering/contractor companies working throughout the Quad Cities. This event is an approved professional development opportunity with a certificate provided for PDU’s/CEU’s. Tentative Agenda: Climate change and rainfall Impacts of pollution on drinking water Filter sock technology IA/IL permitting and processes Panel discussion on project hurdles Drone uses and inspections Ravine erosion repair Mississippi Rivers Cities and Towns Initiative (MRCTI) natural infrastructure and wetlands projects. Live music and a beer tasting will take place at the end of the conference!

Register at: https://2025qcstormwaterconference.eventbrite.com

Stormwater Management on Construction Sites Friday, February 14, 2025 at 10am 1201 S Gougar Road, New Lenox IL This presentation from the Illinois EPA will include information about Erosion and Sediment Control inspections, management practices on construction sites; and stormwater management. This workshop is intended for County Board Members, Land Use Departments, Village Planners/Managers and contractors. Lunch will be served following the meeting Please RSVP to the SWCD office at 815-462-3106 ext 3 or info@will-scookswcd.org by Monday, February 10.

Winnebago County SWCD Soil Erosion Sediment Control Seminar will be held on March 6 - Details to follow!