Attend the 2024 Homeowner Association Vendor Expo and Hybrid Workshop this Thursday, 9/12!
In just a matter of days, our Homeowners Association Workshop will be here! Join us on Sept. 12 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. in person at the Central Permit Facility in Libertyville or virtually. This year’s event will feature not only knowledgeable speakers, but a vendor expo as an extra component to inform our in-person attendees starting at 4:30 p.m. At the expo, vendors can provide information connected to designing, installing and maintaining detention ponds, wetlands and natural areas.
The Workshop will feature eight speakers at five informational sessions. The first session will discuss HOA responsibilities connected to subdivision drainage systems. Tips will be shared on how to create and implement management plans for drainage systems, steps to the permit process and how to seek assistance. Another session will discuss how your HOA can find funding for stormwater projects in your neighborhood, featuring speaker Kurt Woolford, Executive Director of the Stormwater Management Commission.
A HOA case study will also be shared about how to successfully address a lake’s immediate health challenges while creating a long-term, sustainable health program for the body of water under your HOA’s responsibility. They will cover topics like establishing private/public partnerships and working together to balance the needs of HOA members, the environment and the broader community.
Our Homeowners Association Workshop will also feature time for questions and answers after each session to allow attendees to get the most information possible about each topic to assist your HOA.
Join us to learn about these topics and more from our knowledgeable speakers and vendors on Thursday, Sept. 12 starting at 4:30 p.m. Register now to save your spot!
Contact Sharene Gould Dulabaum with questions.
Reminder: WMB Request for Proposals Ends 9/13
As a reminder, we are still accepting request for proposals for the annual Watershed Management Board (WMB) funded projects for Fiscal Year 2025. This opportunity is available to all local watershed groups, landowners, homeowners associations, units of municipal, township, and county governments, land conservancies and trusts, park districts and other land managing agencies. All project proposals must be submitted electronically via the SMC INFLOW portal and received no later than 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024.
SMC staff will review all proposal submissions based on the project prioritization criteria and will make recommendations to the WMB for their approval of projects at the Nov. 20 WMB meeting. Project proposals recommended for funding by the WMB will be forwarded to the December 2024 SMC meeting for final approval and funding appropriations. For more information, visit SMC's website.
2024 Winter Best Practices Workshops Start Soon!
Sign up now to attend! In-person and virtual options are available for both Public Roads and the Parking Lots & Sidewalks workshops. The same content will be covered in workshops with the same title. You will need to sign up separately to attend each of the dates and locations listed below. All workshops are scheduled from 8 a.m. to noon.
 Next month, Lake County is hosting a FREE in-person Winter Maintenance Vehicle Calibration Event from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Oct. 23 at Lake County Division of Transportation, 600 W Winchester Road, Libertyville, outside the salt dome. This is an opportunity for municipalities and townships to bring their winter maintenance vehicles to be calibrated with Force America and Lake County Division of Transportation staff. Open to all, register here to bring vehicles to be calibrated (For FREE) for the winter season.
Coming Up!
Sept. 11
Manitou Creek - Fish Lake Drain Watershed Plan Update
The next stakeholders planning meeting is scheduled from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the Round Lake Area Library. For more information visit the Fox River Watershed Webpage.
Sept. 16-19
Wetland Delineations: Corps Manual & Regional Supplement Class
Hosted by the Institute for Wetland and Environmental Education and Research in Wheaton. This course is designed for students with the ability to identify wetland plants. It is applicable for required hours toward the Society of Wetland Scientist's Professional Wetland Scientist certification program. For more information and to register go to Wetlanded.com/Course_Descriptions.cfm
Sept. 18
Annual McHenry County Water Forum
Held at the McHenry County College Luecht Auditorium from 5:30 to 8 p.m. the Water Forum is a free, fully catered, public event that provides a festive atmosphere for people to learn about the water resources that make McHenry County special. This year’s event will focus on Stormwater with an emphasis on water quality, flooding, land use and resiliency in McHenry County. For more information visit mchenryH2O.com.
Sept. 21
It's Our Fox River Day
It’s Our Fox River Day (IOFRD) is held each year on the third Saturday of September. Individuals and groups organize events to celebrate, protect and restore the health of the Fox River. SMC will be hosting a booth at the Port Barrington Riverfest at 69 South Circle Avenue, Port Barrington from noon to 3:00 p.m. Stop by to learn more about stormwater, raingardens, and more!
Sept. 25
Gages Lake Area Drainage Improvements Public Meeting
Attend the Warren Township Highway Department and the Lake County
Stormwater Management Commission for a presentation of current and potential drainage improvements within the Gages Lake area community.
Residents and property owners are encouraged to help identify local drainage issues. Your information will assist with the development of a drainage improvement plan to reduce flooding.
Oct. 1
Knollwood Community Drainage Improvements 2nd Meeting
We hope you will join the Lake County Stormwater Management Commission and its consultants for a second presentation of the preliminary baseline conditions within the Knollwood Community, which includes an analysis of the Atkinson Road and Sanctuary properties. This event will be held at the Knollwood Fire Department Building located at 14 N. Skokie Highway in Lake Bluff from 6 to 7: 30 p.m.
Residents and property owners are encouraged to help verify local drainage issues based on the flooding inundation map developed. Your information will assist with the development of a drainage improvement concept plan for the Knollwood Community. Multiple public meetings will be held to review and refine the final concept plan.
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