Vote Yes on a Vital Lake County Referendum for Land and Habitat Restoration
If you live in Lake County there is an important referendum on the November 5 ballot for land and habitat restoration. The proposition will help to protect water quality in Lake County communities, keep drinking water safe, and help stabilize the county's water supply. The headwaters of the Chicago River start in Lake County.
Visit VoteYesLakeFP.com to learn more.
Specifically, the Lake County Forest Preserve District will ask voters for approval to borrow $155 million for land acquisition, public access, and habitat restoration. If the proposition passes, the Lake County Forest Preserves will also be able to access state and federal matching funds and grants to preserve Lake County’s last remaining natural areas for future generations.
A comprehensive list of projects has been created to ensure all areas of Lake County benefit from the funds. Nearly $90 million would be directed to public access and habitat restoration and $65 million to land preservation and acquisition.
For an average Lake County home, the proposition would cost less than $3 a month - a small price to pay to protect our clean air and water, and preserve and improve the natural landscapes we love.
Friends of the Chicago River is a member of the Vote Yes for the Lake County Forest Preserves Coalition.
