Assisting with natural resource conservation in McHenry County since 1947. Merged with Lake County SWCD in 2011.
Purpose is to serve McHenry and Lake County, Illinois residents and businesses and assist in conserving and protecting the land, water, air, and other resources.
Located at: 1648 S. Eastwood Drive (Rt. 47), Woodstock, Illinois 60098
McHenry-Lake County Soil & Water Conservation District (mchenryswcd.org)
NRCS
Since 1935, the NRCS has taken pride in showing America's farmers how to conserve their soil, water and other natural resources. NRCS also takes the lead with programs concerning environmental improvement, stewardship, water, easement, community assistance, technical processes, etc.
Be sure to visit the Illinois NRCS site or contact the McHenry County office at 815-338-0099. They are located at 1648 South Eastwood Drive; Woodstock, IL 60098.