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The Illinois Conservation Stewardship Program provides property tax incentives for landowners who develop and follow conservation management plans for woodlands, prairies or wetlands, according to a news release from John Church, University of Illinois Extension educator, natural resources, Rockford.

The Office of Realty and Environmental Planning (OREP), is responsible for a variety of review, grant, acquisition, coordination and support functions through its three divisions, the Division of Ecosystems and Environment, the Division of Realty and Planning, and the Division of Concession and Lease Management.

SWCDs are local, trusted resources that provide a wide variety of services that includes technical expertise and assistance towards resource management, conservation planning, outreach and education.

Planning is responsible for outdoor recreation planning, program administration and project planning/coordination, and for acquiring all real estate used by the Department for recreation, bikeway, natural areas, wildlife habitat, waterfowl, greenways and open space programs.

Planning is responsible for outdoor recreation planning, program administration and project planning/coordination, and for acquiring all real estate used by the Department for recreation, bikeway, natural areas, wildlife habitat, waterfowl, greenways and open space programs.

The Bond County Soil and Water Conservation District provides cost-share assistance and other financial incentives for the construction or adoption of projects that conserve soil and protect water quality, that reduce soil erosion and improve water quality, Water Well Decommissioning projects to safely decommission inactive water wells and help reduce the potential for groundwater pollution, Nutrient Management Planning (NMP) to encourage farm operators to utilize soil testing to increase efficiency of fertilizer use and reduce nutrient transport to water bodies and special projects to address

The Fayette County Soil and Water Conservation District will provide leadership and promote programs that will help preserve and conserve our natural resources and improve the environment.

Vision Statement: A productive community in harmony with a quality environment. CCSWCD Policy Statement: Whereas, natural resources of Champaign County are basic assets of the county and their preservation is necessary for the economic and social well being of its citizens, it is the policy of the Champaign County Soil and Water Conservation District to provide leadership and coordinate programs to help people conserve, improve, and sustain our natural resources.&

Planning is responsible for outdoor recreation planning, program administration and project planning/coordination, and for acquiring all real estate used by the Department for recreation, bikeway, natural areas, wildlife habitat, waterfowl, greenways and open space programs.

The Monroe County Soil and Water Conservation District was officially chartered in 1947. The conservation district focuses on natural resource problems and solutions.

SWCDs are local, trusted resources that provide a wide variety of services that includes technical expertise and assistance towards resource management, conservation planning, outreach and education.

Mission: The LaSalle County SWCD and NRCS provide the leadership to assist our constituents in the conservation of natural resources. Putting conservation practices on the land is a top priority for the LaSalle County Soil & Water Conservation District.

The mission of the Kendall County Soil and Water Conservation District is to promote the conservation and enhancement of soil, water and other natural

 Mission The Kankakee County Soil and Water Conservation District will inform the public on the value of the environment through activities that advocate the wise use of our natural resources by working cooperatively with other agencies and organizations.

Planning is responsible for outdoor recreation planning, program administration and project planning/coordination, and for acquiring all real estate used by the Department for recreation, bikeway, natural areas, wildlife habitat, waterfowl, greenways and open space programs.

Mission Leading people to conserve, improve & sustain our natural resources and environment. Technical Assistance The District's main goal continues to be the protection and enhancement of our county's soil and water resources.

Planning is responsible for outdoor recreation planning, program administration and project planning/coordination, and for acquiring all real estate used by the Department for recreation, bikeway, natural areas, wildlife habitat, waterfowl, greenways and open space programs.