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Inside This Issue

Tree and Shrub Sale 2-8

Fish Sale 9-10

Products and Service 11-12

Conservation Partners 13-14

Conservation Matters

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Dick Smerz, Chairman Traci Jungles, Vice Chair David Deutsche, Treasurer

Tracy Richardson, Secretary Everett Moeller, Director

SWCD STAFF

Kim Feeney-Mitchell

District Manager Neil Pellmann

Resource Conservationist

NRCS STAFF Bob Jankowski

District Conservationist

The Will / South Cook Soil and Water Conservation District will hold its Annual Recognition Dinner on Thursday, March 19th, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. The event, which includes the “famous” pork chop dinner served by Fay’s of Waterman, Illinois, will be held at the Peotone Atrium, Will County Fairgrounds. Dinner will be followed by a cash bar, prize drawings and a presentation by Mr. Bob McLeese, State Soil Scientist for Illinois’ USDA‐Natural Resources Conservation Service. This years award recipients include; the Tewes Family of Frankfort, Con‐servation Farm Family; Mrs. Sharon Gabriel of Prairie View Middle School in Tinley Park, Conservation Teacher of the Year; Sheldon Latz, retired Will County Highway Commissioner, 2009 Conservation Advo‐cate. College Scholarships will also be presented to Patricia Paulausky, Lock‐port Township H.S., Allan May Scholarship; Rebekah Isack, Lincln‐Way East, Richard “Dick” McHugh Scholarship; Erica Cogswell, Lincoln‐Way East, SWCD Conservation Scholarship.

Leadership in Resource Management Since 1946

Will/South Cook

Soil and Water Conservation District

Spring 2009 www.will-scookswcd.org

Conservation is an increasingly popular topic among the landowners of the Will /South Cook Soil & Wa-ter Conservation District. Back by popular demand, this year’s Conservation Night - A Homeown-ers Conservation Education Pro-gram, will be held Thursday, April 16th, 2009.

Nancy Kuhajda, University of Illi-nois Extension Service, will present information on topics that will in-clude planting trees and native grasses, vegetable and flower gar-dening and managing insects. Join us at 7:00 P.M. in the SWCD Boardroom. Refreshments will be served and tree seedlings will be distributed to all participants.

Will/South Cook SWCD Conservation Night ~ April 16th 2009

Will/South Cook SWCD Annual Recognition Dinner ~ March 19th 2009

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* Actual height and spread will vary, depending on soil types and climatic conditions *Not all trees on the description list are offered

Birch, River (Clumps) Rapid 50-70 25-35 Golden Yellow moist to wet soils Birch, Whitespire (Clumps) Rapid 30-40 30-40 Golden Yellow moist soils Butternut (White Walnut) Slow 50-75 40-60 Yellow moist soils Catalpa, Northern Rapid 40-70 20-40 Yellow-Green drought tolerant Cottonwood, Siouxland (Cottonless) Rapid 60-90 20-40 Yellow moist soils Crabapple, Prairiefire (Red Flower) Medium 15-20 15-20 Orange-Red berries in the fall most soil types Crabapple, Profusion (Pink Flower) Medium 15-20 15-20 Bright red fruit in the fall most soil types Crabapple, Red Jewel (White Flower) Medium 12-15 10-12 Cherry red fruit in the fall most soil types Hackberry, Common Medium 40-60 30-50 Golden Yellow drought tolerant Hazelnut, American Medium 8-12 10-15 Brilliant Colors well drained soils Hickory, Shagbark Rapid 50-70 30-40 Golden Yellow moist soils Kentucky Coffee Tree Slow 50-60 40-50 Good Colors acid Soil Linden, Greenspire (Little Leaf) Medium 40-50 30-35 Yellow well drained soils Linden, Redmond (Large Leaf) Medium 50-75 15-30 Yellow moist soils Locust, Shademaster Rapid 30-40 20-30 Yellow moist soils Maple, Autumn Blaze Rapid 50-60 15-30 Red drought tolerant Maple, Crimson King Slow 35-50 25-45 Purple-red drought tolerant Maple, Fall Red Rapid 35-60 15-30 Red prefers wet soils Maple, Norway Rapid 50-60 40-60 Golden Yellow most soil types Maple, Red Sunset Rapid 30-50 15-30 Red well drained soils Maple, Sugar Medium 40-70 20-40 Orange-Red drought tolerant Oak, Bur Medium 50-100 40-60 Golden Yellow moist soils Oak, Red Rapid 75-90 40-60 Red-Orange well drained soils Oak, Swamp White Medium 45-60 40-60 Golden Yellow moist-wet soils Plum, Newport (Purple Leaf) Medium 20-25 12-15 Purple well drained soils Redbud, American Medium 15-25 10-20 Good Colors most soils Tulip Tree Rapid 40-60 20-40 Good Colors moist soils Walnut, Black Slow 50-75 30-60 Good Colors well drained soils Potted Evergreens Douglas Fir Rapid 75-150 25-50 Green drought tolerant Austrian Pine Medium 25-50 20-40 Green moist soils White Pine Rapid 60-100 20-40 Green most soil types Black Hills Spruce Slow 10-20 5-10 Blue/Green dry/well drained soils Colorado Spruce (blue/green) Slow 60-100 20-35 Blue/Green moist soils Norway Spruce Rapid 75-125 40-60 Green well drained soils Shrubs Bittersweet, American Rapid 3-6 20-30 Yellow and Red Berries most soil types Black Chokeberry Medium 6-8 6-8 Black Berries most soil types Cranberry, American Highbush Medium 12-15 10-12 Red Berries most soil types Dogwood, Red Twig Medium 6-10 6-10 Brilliant Red Twigs in Winter well drained soils Forsythia, Northern Gold Medium 6-8 6-8 Golden Yellow most soil types Lilac, Common Purple Medium 6-12 6-12 Purplish/Brown well drained soils Plum, American Medium 15-20 10-12 drought tolerant Privet, Common Medium 10-12 10-12 Yellow Berries most soil types Vibernum, Nannyberry Rapid 15-18 6-10 Black Berries moist soils Weigela, Java Red Rapid 4-5 3-4 Purple most soils types

Fruit Tree Ripens Self-Pollinating Flavor Tex-

ture Fresh Eating Pies Sauce Baking Storage

Ability

Apple, Granny Smith Early Nov. No Tart Crisp Very Good Very Good Good Very Good Very Good

Apple, Jonathan Early Oct. No S/Tart Crisp Very Good Very Good Very Good Good Good

Apple, McIntosh Mid Sept. No S/Tart Crisp Very Good Good Very Good Fair Fair

Apple, Red Delicious Mid Oct. No Sweet Crisp Good Poor Fair Fair Good

Apple, Wealthy Early Sept. No Tart Tender Good Excellent Very Good Very Good Poor

Apple, Honey Crisp Late Sept. No Sweet V/Crisp Excellent Good Good Good Excellent

Apple, Cortland Late Sept. No S/Tart Crisp Very Good Good Very Good Good Good

Cherry, Bing Mid June No Sweet Firm Excellent Fair Fair n/a n/a

Cherry, Black/Tartarian Mid June No Sweet Tender Excellent Fair Fair n/a n/a

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Description Item # Size Quantity Price Each Total

Alder, Black 1 1 gallon/3-4’ 7.00

Birch, River (clump) 2 1 gallon/ 18-24” 7.00

Birch, River (Single Stem) 3 1 gallon/30-36” 7.00

Buckeye, Ohio 4 1 gallon/6-8” 7.00

Buckeye, Ohio 5 2 gallon/24-30” 12.00

Catalpa, Northern 6 1 gallon/ 3-4’ 7.00

Cherry, Nanking 7 1 gallon/ 24” 7.00

Golden Rain Tree 8 1 gallon/8-10” 7.00

Elderberry, American 9 1 gallon/ 24” Not Avail. 7.00 Not Avail.

Hackberry, Common 10 1 gallon/ 15-18” 7.00

Hazelnut, American 11 1 gallon/ 12-15” 7.00

Kentucky Coffee Tree 12 1 gallon/ 15-18” 7.00

Maple, Fall Red 13 1 gallon/18-24” 7.00

Maple, Norway 14 1 gallon/24-30” 7.00

Oak, Burr 15 1gallon/12-15” Not Avail. 7.00 Not Avail.

Oak, Pin 16 1 gallon/10-12” 7.00

Oak, Swamp White 18 1 gallon/10-12” 7.00

Walnut, Black 20 1 gallon/12” 7.00

Walnut, Black 21 2 gallon/ 24” 12.00

Oak, Red 17 1 gallon/8-10” 7.00

Service Berry (June Berry) 19 1 gallon/8-10” 7.00

Smaller Container Grown Trees

TREE ORDER FORM—Spring 2009

PAYMENT MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR ORDER: PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: Will/South Cook SWCD

Deadline for all orders - April 20th

Pick up dates are:

Friday, April 24th / 12:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 25th / 7:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.

All tree sales are final once orders have been picked up. The SWCD is not responsible for stock viability.

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Larger Container Grown Trees (whips w/some branching)


Aspen, Quaking 22 4-5’ Not Avail. 42.00 Not Avail.

Birch; River (Single) 23 4-5’ 42.00

(Clump) 24 4-5’ 42.00

Birch; Whitespire (Single) 25 4-5’ 42.00

(Clump) 26 4-5’ 42.00

Catalpa; Northern 27 4-5’ 42.00

Crabapple; Prairiefire 28 4-5’ 42.00

Golden Rain Tree 29 4-5’ 42.00

Hackberry; Common 30 4-5’ Not Avail 42.00 Not Avail.

Kentucky; Coffee Tree 31 4-5’ 42.00

Linden; Redmond (Large leaf) 32 4-5’ 42.00

Greenspire (Little leaf) 33 4-7’ Not Avail. 42.00 Not Avail.

Locust; Shademaster 34 4-5’ 42.00

Maple; Crimson King 35 4-5’ 42.00

Autumn Blaze (Fall red) 36 4-6’ 42.00

Emerald Lustre (Norway)

37 4-6’ 42.00

Red Sunset (Fall Red) 38 4-5’ 42.00

Common Sugar Maple 39 4-5’ Not Avail. 42.00 Not Avail.

Oak; Bur 40 4-5’ Not Avail. 42.00 Not Avail.

English 41 4-5’ Not Avail. 42.00 Not Avail.

Pin 42 4-5’ 42.00

Red 43 4-5’ 42.00

Swamp White 44 4-5’ 42.00

Plum, American 45 4’ 26.00

Poplar; Hybrid Nor’Easter (Seedless)

46 4-7’ 26.00

Red Bud; American Single Stem 47 4-6’ Not Avail. 44.00 Not Avail.

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Perennials 1 Gallon Containers

Description Item # Quantity Price Each Total

Blackeyed Susan, (Goldstrum) 49 12.00

Coralbells, (Palace Purple) 51 12.00

Daylily (Stella de Oro) 52 12.00

Daylily (Tall Yellow) 53 12.00

Hosta (Medio Variegated) 55 12.00

Salvia (Purple flowers) 58 12.00

Sedum (Autumn Joy) 59 12.00

Catmint (Blue flowers) 61 12.00

Coreopsis (Moonbeam) 63 12.00

Daylily (Tall Red) 64 12.00

Hosta (Green & White Vari.) 65 12.00

Russian Sage 69 12.00

Shasta Daisy (Alaska) 70 12.00

Blanket Flowers (Goblin) 48 12.00

Columbine (Mixed Colors) 50 12.00

Hollyhocks (Mixed Colors) 54 12.00

Hosta (Francee) 56 12.00

Purple Coneflower 57 12.00

Bleeding Heart Old Fashion 60 12.00

Campanula (Blue Chips) 62 12.00

Hosta (Royal Standard) 66 12.00

Hosta (Green & Yellow Vari.) 67 12.00

Peony (Double Red, White, Pink) 68 12.00

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Bittersweet, American 76 1 gallon/ 18” 7.00

Burning Bush 77 1 gallon/ 15” 7.00

Cotoneaster, Peking 78 1 gallon/ 24 ” 7.00

Chokeberry, Black 79 1 gallon/18-24” 7.00

Chokeberry, Black 80 2 gallon/30” 12.00

Chokecherry, Schubert Canadian 81 1 gallon/ 18” 7.00

Dogwood, Bailey’s Red Twig 82 1 gallon/ 18-24” 7.00

Dogwood, Cardinal Red Twig 83 1 gallon/ 24-30” 7.00

Forsythia, Northern Sun 84 1 gallon/ 18-24” 7.00

Honeysuckle, Honey rose (red) 85 1 gallon/ 18-24” 7.00

Lilac, Common Purple 87 1 gallon/ 18-24” 7.00

Lilac, Common Purple 88 3 gallon/ 30” 16.50

Privet, Cheyenne 89 1 gallon/12-15” 7.00

Privet, Cheyenne 90 2 gallon/18-24” Not Avail. 12.00 Not Avail.

Smokebush, Common 91 1 gallon/18” 7.00

Sumac, Fragrant 92 1 gallon/ 18-24” 7.00

Viburnum, American Cranberry 93 1 gallon/ 15-18” 7.00

Viburnum, Nannyberry 94 1 gallon/ 15-18” 7.00

Viburnum, Mohican 95 1 gallon/ 12-15” 7.00

Willow, Streamco (USDA intro) 96 2 gallon/ 24” 7.00

Witchazel 97 1 gallon/ 8” 7.00

Honeysuckle, Tartarian 86 1 gallon/18-24” 7.00

Container Grown Hedging Plants

Groundcovers 3” plugs/24 per tray

Description Item # Quantity Price Each (per tray)

Total

Ajuga, Gaiety (purple foliage, blue flowers)

71 30.00

Euonymus, Coloratus (purple leaf winter creeper)

72 30.00

Ivy Thorndale 73 30.00

Pachysandra, Green Carpet 74 30.00

Vinca, Minor (blue flowers) 75 30.00

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Container Grown Fruit Trees Description Item # Size Quantity Price Each Total

Apple; Dwarf

Cortland 98 4-6’ 39.00

Granny Smith 99 4-6’ 39.00

Honey Crisp 100 4-6’ 39.00

Jonathan 101 4-6’ 39.00

McIntosh 102 4-6’ 39.00

Red Delicious 103 4-6’ 39.00

Royal Gala 104 4-6’ 39.00

Apple; Standard

Cortland 106 4-6’ 39.00

Honey Crisp 107 4-6’ 39.00

McIntosh 108 4-6’ 39.00

Wealthy 109 4-6’ 39.00

Cherry; Bing, Standard sweet 113 4-6’ 39.00

Black Tartarian, Standard sweet 114 4-6’ 39.00

Montmorency, Standard tart 115 4-6’ 39.00

North Star, Tart genetic dwarf 116 4-6’ 39.00

Stella, Standard sweet 117 4-6’ 39.00

Peach; Dwarf Elberta 118 4-6’ 39.00

Dwarf Red Haven 119 4-6’ 39.00

Wealthy 105 4-6’ 39.00


Honey Gold 111 4-6’ 39.00


Red Haven 120 4-6’ 39.00

Reliance 121 4-6’ 39.00

Pear; Dwarf 122 4-6’ 39.00

Gourmet 123 4-6’ 39.00

Bosc 124 4-6’ 39.00

Seckel 125 4-6’ 39.00

Plum; Standard 126 4-6’ 39.00

Alderman 127 4-6’ 39.00

Pipestone 128 4-6’ 39.00

Toka 129 4-6’ 39.00

Red Diamond Cherry Plum 130 4-6’ 39.00

Compass Cherry Plum 131 4-6’ 39.00

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Totals Quantity Dollar Amount

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Name:___________________________________________ Address:_________________________________________ _________________________________________ City:_______________________ State: ____Zip:________ Home Phone:_____________________________________ Work Phone:_____________________________________

Amount Submitted: _____________Check#_______

Deadline For Orders on Trees April 20th @ 4:00 p.m.

Container Grown Evergreens


Arborvitae, Mission Techny

132 1 gallon/18” 10.00

Fir, Douglas 133 1 gallon/ 8” 10.00

Hemlock, Canadian 134 1 gallon/ 8-12” 10.00

Pine, Austrian 135 1 gallon/ 18” 10.00

Pine, Austrian 136 2 gallon/ 24-30” 12.00

Pine, Eastern White 137 2 gallon/ 24-30” 12.00

Spruce, Black Hills 138 1 gallon/ 10-12” 10.00

Spruce, Colorado 139 1 gallon/ 12-15” 10.00

Spruce, Norway 140 1 gallon/ 15-18” 10.00

Larger Evergreens Description Item # Size Quantity Price Each Total

Spruce, Colorado 141 7 gallon/30” 55.00

Spruce, Norway 142 Ball&Burlap/4’ Not Avail. 72.00

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** Grass Carp require a permit. Please furnish your township and section number so that the fish hatchery can obtain this permit for you. We cannot issue a permit without this information!!! Water name Township Name/Section Acres/

GRASS CARP MUST BE ORDERED BY April 9th Deadline For All Other Fish Orders Is April 20th 2009

Pick Up Date Is Saturday, April 25th

7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. ONLY

Name: _____________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________ City: __________________ State: ______ Zip: ____________ Home Phone: ________________________ Work Phone: _________________________ PAYMENT MUST ACCOMPANY ORDER—PLEASE MAKE ALL CHECKS PAYABLE TO: Will - South Cook SWCD

SPECIES SIZE UNIT QUANTITY PRICE SUB-TOTAL

Channel Catfish

4 - 6 in. Each $ .80

6 - 8 in. Each $ 1.10

8 - 10 in. (Must Supply Own Water)

Each $1.25

1-2 lb. Fish (Minimum order is 250 pounds)

(Must Supply Own Water)

Pound $2.75

Hybrid Sunfish

1 - 2 in. (approximately 250 per bag)

Bag $75.00

3 - 5 in. Each $.95

5 - 7 in. Each $1.75

Largemouth Bass 2-3 in. Each $.1.25

5-8 in. Each $2.50

Crappie Black 2-3 in. (approximately 100 per bag)

Bag $60.00

Bluegill 1 - 2 in.

(approximately 250 per bag) Bag $75.00

3 - 5 in. Each $ .95

Redear 1-2 in. (approximately 250 per bag)

Bag $75.00

Triploid Grass Carp** 8-11 in. Each $12.00

Fathead Minnows 150 per pound (approx.) Pound $12.00

Amount Submitted: _______________ TOTAL ORDER:

Hybrid Redear 2-4 in. Each $.60

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B lack Crappie are not suitable for ponds smaller than 5 acres. They are best suited for large ponds (over 20

acres).

B luegill fit much of the description of the Hybrid Sunfish except they do not grow as quickly. Bluegills are also

self-sustaining, something that the hybrids are not, if bass are present.

C hannel Catfish are not only an outstanding food fish, they are an excellent sport fish. It has a fast growth rate

when fed commercial food. It is compatible in lakes and ponds with all species and works especially well with Hybrid Sunfish and Largemouth Bass. Growth rates average 1 lb./year if fed a commercial feed.

F athead Minnows should be stocked in new ponds. They should also be stocked prior to stocking a pond with

Largemouth Bass, so that they have an opportunity to spawn and provide plenty of feed for the young Bass.

H ybrid Sunfish are produced by crossing a male Bluegill with a female Green Sunfish. This hybrid cross

produces a 90% male, 10% female population, which makes the Hybrid Sunfish an excellent pond fish as it will not overpopulate. (However, they can reproduce if bluegills are also present in the pond.) The Hybrid Sunfish readily accepts artificial feed, and grows to a much larger size than either parent. A good choice for smaller ponds. Growth rate averages 1/4 - 1/2 lb. per year.

L argemouth Bass are one of the most popular fish in America. They are predators

and work well to help control stunted Bluegill and Crappie populations. By nature this fish will not accept artificial feed, but the fishery does raise Largemouth that do accept the same feed as Channel Catfish and Hybrid Sunfish, which greatly increases their growth rate.

R edear are recommended for deeper ponds and can be stocked along with Bluegill or Hybrid Sunfish. They are

a deep water fish, feeding on snails or clams. This fish usually performs better further south. Hybrid Redear is a cross be-tween a male bluegill and a female redear. It also eats snails and clams and has a slightly higher reproductive rate that the Hybrid Sunfish.

T riploid Grass Carp is a viable alternative to using chemi-cals for weed control. These fish will not reproduce and

when properly stocked will effectively control many pond weeds. Ponds with overflow standpipes must have screening installed prior to stocking with Triploid Grass Carp. For more information on controlling weeds, consult Fisheries Bulletin No. 4, “Aquatic Plants, their Identification and Management,” which is published by the Illinois Department of Natural Re-sources, Division of Fisheries. (This booklet is available at the SWCD office or from the Illinois Division of Fisheries.)

Which fish, or combination of fish, should I buy? How many do I need? What size? Should I buy Triploid Grass Carp to control weeds in my pond? Simple questions. No simple answers. According to District 9 Fisheries Biologist, Rob Miller, “There is much more to stocking a pond properly than just buying fish.” Rob also says that people are welcome to call him if they have pond stocking ques-tions, pond management questions, or just want to talk fishing. His phone number is: (630) 553-6680.

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Have you ever tested your drinking water? There are 19 different water quality tests in this easy to use drinking water test kit. It comes complete with a 16-page basic water knowledge book and a results sheet. PurTest Home Water Analysis Test Kits are fast, easy to use, and accurate. You get instant test results on site! The PurTest Kit contains:1 test each; Bac-teria, Pesticides and Lead and 2 tests each; Nitrates, Nitrites, Hardness, Iron, Chlorine, Copper, Alkalin-ity and pH. The Home Water Analysis kit can be purchased for $35, from the SWCD office. For more information please contact us at 815-462-3106 Ext. 3.

The easy to use, RAPITEST soil test kit includes 10 in-dividuals test sets for PH, Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P) and Potash (K). The test is for home use and is not rec-ommended for use on agricultural parcels. Instructions on how and when to test your soil, as well as reading your results are included. A reference card which includes instructions for adjust-ing PH and fertilizer recommendations also comes with the $15 kit. For more information please contact us at 815-462-3106 Ext. 3.

Various maps are available for landowners use. The most popular, aerial photos, are available for years 1939 (soils), 1961 and 1987(NRCS wetland). Aerial slides are available for most of the 90’s thru 2003. Other maps include Soil Survey, Topographical, Na-tional Wetland Inventory and Flood Plain. Geographical Information Systems (GIS) maps are also available but must be ordered in advance. The layered maps can include various levels of data including soil types, flood plain and topographical information. For additional information, call the District Office at (815)462-3106, ext. 3.

As of October 1st 2007, Illinois landowners with 5 or more contiguous acres of unimproved land may apply for a reduction in their property tax valuation. Landowners who wish to receive the 5% valuation for unimproved land provided by this law (SB17) are re-quired to prepare a Conservation Management Plan ac-cording to rules developed by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). That Plan will describe how the land will be managed to protect and maintain environmental resources. When a Conservation Management Plan (CSP) is approved, the county assessor of the properties that have qualified for the special valuation will be noti-fied and the necessary adjustment in the valuation will be made. The Will-South Cook Soil and Water Conser-vation District has established a service to assist local residents with the development and submittal of their Conservation Stewardship Plan (CSP). In some cases, landowners can reduce their assessment from over 33 percent of the property’s market value to 5 percent. Larger parcels, in some cases, will also be eligible for USDA cost share programs to assist with any expense associated with establishing their plan. For more infor-mation, contact Kim Mitchell, SWCD District Manager, at (815)462-3106, ext. 3.

OUR PRODUCTS & SERVICES

2007 Will County Plat Book Water Test Kits

The 2007 Will County Plat Book is available for pur-chase at the SWCD. A great gift, the plat book proves to be a great resource for professionals as well as a local map and trivia source for residents. Published by Rockford Map Publishers, the plat book shows land ownership, parcel boundaries and acreage. Additional features of the plat book include roadways, waterways, township section lines, municipal bounda-ries and an index to land owners. In addition to agri-cultural, construction and development and govern-mental uses, the plat book is a great recreational re-source identifying hiking and biking routes, ATV and snowmobile trails, parks, conservation areas and pub-lic lands. For more information contact the SWCD office by calling (815) 462-3106, Ext. 3. Soil Test Kits

Maps, etc...

Conservation Stewardship Plans

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RAIN BARRELS & COMPOSTERS

Rain Barrels are a simple, efficient, low-cost method for

homeowners to collect and recycle water

*Collecting the mineral rich & chlorine free rain that falls on your roof can help your garden, houseplants and reduce your water bill!

*Modern Rain barrels are sealed, safe around children and insect resistant. *A hose spigot on the front makes the captured rain water available and convenient. *The 55 gallon, recycled food grade plastic barrel can be painted any color. *The barrel has a twist‐off, screened lid ~ keeps bugs our and it’s easy to clean. *Overflow and connections for additional bar‐rels are included

Composters Composting is an effective way to recycle yard waste and can be done at home. It is an easy way to reduce the amount of household garbage by about one third and at the same time produce a valuable soil amendment for use in gardening and landscaping.

With little more than fallen leaves and kitchen scraps you can make dark, humus‐rich compost to add to your house plants and garden.

RAIN BARREL $75

DOWNSPOUT ADAPTOR

FLEX $10

DOWNSPOUT DIVERTER KIT $25

PEDESTAL $25

LINK HOSE $10

COMPOSTERS $150

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2009 CONSERVATION PARTNERS

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Thank you ~ We appreciate your support

2009 CONSERVATION PARTNERS

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Conservation Matters

You can help your Soil and Water Conservation District. During the Spring of the year, Soil and Water Conservation Districts across the state solicit new members to their organizations. You can help your District promote Con-servation by becoming an Associate Director or a Conservation Leader. Associate Directors and Conservation Leaders... ♦ Promote the District’s objectives of wetland and prime farmland protection and

preservation. ♦ Assist in providing conservation education experiences and resources to all Dis-

trict residents. ♦ Ensure availability of technical assistance to residents with regard to drainage,

sediment and erosion control issues and natural resources inventories. ♦ Solicit the support of local, state and national legislators concerning District objec-

tives and conservation issues. ♦ Distribute annual scholarship awards to selected graduates within the District and

provide assistance to the staff by helping with Educational Tours and the semi-annual Tree and Fish Sales events.

♦ Provide knowledge and experience to various committees, as they choose, to aid the District in achieving it’s objectives. Current committees include; Farmland Preservation, Conservation Tillage, Building, Finance, Legislative, Conservation Education, Urban and Office Management.

The main difference between these positions is that an Associate Director should at-tend a majority of the monthly meetings and assist the Board in making decisions. If regular attendance at the monthly board meetings is a concern, your input as a Con-servation Leader will be just as valuable to whatever committee or project you desire to be involved with. For those who are past Associates and Leaders, we thank you for your help and en-courage your participation in the future. If you have not served as an Associate Direc-tor or Conservation Leader before, please consider becoming one. We believe that you will find the experience very rewarding and worthwhile. Soil and water conservation is something that has an impact on each of us. Board meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. The meetings are conducted at the SWCD Office Building, 1201 S. Gougar Road, New Lenox, Il. 60451. If you have any questions or would like more information please contact the District Office at (815)462-3106 ext. 3.

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Will/South Cook Soil and Water Conservation District 1201 S Gougar Road, New Lenox, Illinois 60451 Phone: 815-462-3106, Ext. 3 Fax: 815-462-3176

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