Water They Doing Now?
August 10, 2023
The US Supreme Court recently submerged some protections for watersheds, ruling that protections of the federal Clean Water Act of 1972 applied only to wetlands with “continuous connection with an ocean, river, stream or lake.”
Open Space Campaigns Gather Petitions at County Fair
August 10, 2023
For five days in late July, volunteers from Woods & Wetlands and two other groups talked with visitors at the Lake County Fair about protecting open spaces. They also gathered hundreds of petition signatures to protect the Waukegan Savanna and...
Sunday Speaker Series Resumes in September
August 10, 2023
School is back in session across Lake County—and so too is the Woods & Wetlands Sunday Speaker Series. The dynamite fall lineup begins on September 17, with a presentation on Lake County's newly designated old-growth forest.
Urge Vernon Hills to Pass Single-Use Bag Fee
August 10, 2023
If you live in Vernon Hills (zip code 60061), you can help now to reduce plastic waste: Sign a petition asking the Village Board to place a 20-cent fee on all single-use paper and plastic bags.
Stay Safe in Extreme Heat
July 15, 2023
Whether you work outside or are planning a summer getaway, you need to know how to stay safe in this season's extreme heat. Get helpful tips and learn about equitable solutions in two new articles from Sierra Magazine.
Kildeer Residents Ready to Fight Solar Ban
July 13, 2023
Kildeer is one of a few Illinois communities that ban many types of solar energy systems. Some residents will meet on Tuesday, August 1, to learn more about the benefits of solar power and challenging the ban.
Bell Tolls Once Again in Lac-Mégantic, Marking a Decade
July 13, 2023
Forty-seven chimes rang in Lac-Mégantic, Quebec, Canada, on July 6 as residents and members of Illinois’ La Coalition Rail Safety Campaign marked lives lost after a horrific oil train wreck 10 years ago.
It's Time for Local Action vs Climate Crisis
July 13, 2023
With climate disasters in the news almost daily, it's clear we have important work to do. Let's talk about what we can do locally to address the crisis during the Clean Energy team discussion on Tuesday, July 25.
Chicago Hearing: Tell EPA to Clean Up ALL Toxic Coal Ash
June 15, 2023
The U.S. EPA recently proposed changes to coal combustion residuals (CCR) regulations to close and clean up hundreds of older landfills, legacy ponds, and fill sites. We now have a historic opportunity to demand the strongest possible protection for...
Sunday Speaker Series on Hiatus Until September
June 12, 2023
The series of family-friendly nature and environmental stewardship talks sponsored by the Woods & Wetlands Group will be on hiatus during the summer months. Get a preview of events on tap in September through November.