Submit a Statement of Interest
The Lake County Stormwater Management Commission (SMC) is soliciting an experienced consultant to assist with the update of the Lake County Comprehensive Stormwater Management Plan. Interested parties are encouraged to submit a Statement of Interest (SOI) via the Lake County Purchasing Portal. The SOI submission deadline is May 31, by noon CST.
Once approved, the updated plan will provide the framework for the County’s coordinated approach to managing stormwater runoff and mitigating the effects of urbanization on stormwater infrastructure. It will also serve as SMC’s Strategic Plan, defining SMC’s mission, programs, and services and providing guidance for SMC as it works to implement and achieve the County’s stormwater management goals. SMC intends to award a single contract through this process. Qualified candidates will be recommended for inclusion in the next step of the selection process.
Questions? Email stormwater@lakecountyil.gov by noon on April 26.
Learn more here.
SMC invites all residents of the Knollwood Community to attend a public meeting on April 23, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Knollwood Fire Department.
SMC and its consultants will provide an overview of current local drainage issues and discuss potential improvements in the area. Residents and property owners are encouraged to attend to learn more and help identify known local drainage issues. The community input will be used to help develop a drainage improvement concept plan. Multiple public meetings will be held to review and refine the final concept plan. For more information, visit our website at LakeCountyIl.gov/SMC.
The Great Lakes Coastal Resiliency Study (GLCRS) Illinois Team is hosting a virtual public meeting on April 11 at 10 a.m. to provide an overview of their comprehensive study. Community members are invited and are encouraged to participate. Your feedback will shape a shared vision for the Great Lakes coast. Provide your input to help identify coastal areas that could be vulnerable to future storms, flooding, extreme low or high water levels, erosion, and accretion. Click here to connect to the virtual meeting on April 11.
Additional information and a recording of the meeting will be available online after the event. Comments and questions may also be emailed to stormwater@lakecountyil.gov at any time.
Set a Reminder ~ You're Invited!
April 24 - Manitou Creek-Fish Lake Drain Watershed - Based Plan Meeting
The second stakeholder meeting for the Manitou Creek-Fish Lake Drain Watershed-Based Plan will be held on April 24 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Round Lake Area Public Library. All are invited.
June 6 - Public Watershed Meeting
The first of six public Comprehensive Stormwater Management Plan Meetings will be held on June 6 at 7 p.m. in Wauconda High School. If you live, work or play in the area of the Fox River Watershed, plan to attend this informative meeting. For more information visit LakeCountyil.gov/SMC
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Be Prepared. Resources are Available!
 Knowing the difference between a flood watch and flood warning, finding out how to get emergency alerts, reviewing flood insurance policies, and protecting your property are all ways to prepare for flooding. Use these resources to stay prepared.
 If you own a property next to a lake or stream, you are a riparian
landowner and serve as the last defense to protect our lakes and streams. Follow these 10 tips to create a healthy riparian buffer on your property!
SMC Staff Spotlight
Happy retirement Arnold. We will miss you!
 After years of dedicated service, Arnold Donato is retiring on April 12. Arnold currently works as the Capital Improvement Project Manager at SMC. However, he started his career at Lake County in March of 1996 as an accountant and was quickly promoted to Finance Specialist. During his time with Lake County, Arnold assisted with the issuance of Lake County’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and helped to maintain the County’s financial software. He filled a pivotal role in coordinating with all departments to compile and assist in the issuance of Lake County’s financial statements. During his time with SMC, Arnold oversaw project and grant management of the first $30 million of DCEO funding received for Regional Stormwater Projects.
Working over 28 years at Lake County, Arnold said he enjoyed developing relationships in almost every department most so he could perform his duties in Finance and Administrative Services and Stormwater Management Commission. In his free time, Arnold enjoys walking in the Lake County Forest Preserves and listening to all music genres. His one wish for the future of the County and SMC is to obtain adequate funding and support to alleviate flooding in underserved Lake County communities.
Arnold will surely be missed, but we are so excited for him to enjoy retirement. Thank you for your service to Lake County, Arnold!
Meet the Team - Welcome Sharene!
Please join us in officially welcoming Sharene Gould Dulabaum to the SMC team. Sharene was recently hired as a Water Resources Professional. She will be responsible for various functions related to SMC’s capital improvement program in addition to stormwater infrastructure project management.
Last summer, Sharene completed a post graduate internship with SMC where she assisted staff with project inspections of Illinois EPA Section 319 grant funded projects. Additionally, she assisted SMC staff with Lake County Division of Transportation outfall field inspections in support of the MS4 program and the completion of the Manitou Creek Watershed-Based Plan. She also helped to organize and update SMC's educational publications and the new Central Permit Facility Best Management Practices educational videos and signage around campus.
Sharene graduated from Grinnell College in May 2022 with a double major in Biology and Political Science. SMC is thrilled to have her return to join the team full time. Welcome back, Sharene!
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