Conserve Lake County

Filing Period

Jan 1, 2012 to Dec 31, 2012

Signed

Aug 6, 2013

Return Version

2012v2.1

Gross Receipts

$724,046

Mission

Major Activities

Activity 2

Land stewardship: conserve lake county restores land to good health on property it owns and also helps private landowners and public partners be good stewards of their lands. Many landowners want to care for their properties in ways that promote healthy soils, biodiversity, and clean water but need help using the best conservation practices. For example, at the dokum mskoda nature preserve in waukegan (which we helped establish) we are managing the restoration of important habitat there for a federally threatened species of wildflower on behalf of the local homeowners association, chicago wilderness, and several public agencies. We also engage volunteers to help with land restoration work at two sites.

Activity 3

Outreach and education: through our conservation@home program, we help educate property owners about best conservation practices for their home and business properties. Through the end of 2012, our conservation@home program has provided free one-hour consultation visits to over 300 property owners in 30 municipalities. During these visits we offer advice on nature-friendly landscaping practices, including the use of native plants. We also certify properties that meet a threshold of those practices and provide a sign that rewards their hard work and promotes the program. We also provide presentations and organize educational events that offer the public the opportunity to learn more about nature and how to live with it.

Filer

EIN

36-3989864