City Water, Light, and Power

CWLP, the Lake Springfield Watershed Resource Planning Committee and the Sangamon County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) invite the public, in particular those who are located in the watershed, to its info-session to learn about urban best management practices (BMPs) that support cleaner water and healthier landscapes. The event is scheduled for Monday, November 10, from 6 to 8 p.m. at UIS Field Station at Lake Springfield, 9 Club Area Road in Springfield.

This event will feature two speakers sharing practical and inspiring ways to make a difference in your own yard and community:

•  Amy McEuen – “Deep Roots: Why Native Plantings Help Our Watershed”

Learn how native plants strengthen local ecosystems, improve soil health, and naturally filter stormwater to protect Lake Springfield and surrounding waterways.

•  Landon Kirby – “Utilizing Innovative Landscape Designs and Materials to Control Residential Surface Water”

Discover creative and sustainable landscaping solutions to manage runoff and reduce erosion in urban and suburban settings.

If you can’t attend in person, you can join virtually via Microsoft Teams:

Meeting ID: 935 977 189 102 6

Passcode: d43D6X

This meeting will be recorded and available on the Sangamon County Soil and Water Conservation District’s website.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn simple, effective ways to improve water quality and create a more sustainable community from your own back yard! RSVP here: 

https://www.sangamoncountyswcd.com/rsvp.html

Event sponsors are the City Water, Light and Power, Lake Springfield Watershed Resource Planning Committee (LSWRPC), Sangamon County Soil and Water Conservation District through its Illinois EPA Section 319 Clean Water Act grant, and Illinois Lake Management Association. This meeting is part of the outreach and information activities summarized in the 2017 Lake Springfield Watershed-based Management Plan at www.sangamoncountyswcd.com), which provides the framework for the protection and integrity of Lake Springfield, its tributaries and the natural resources in this watershed.

Please contact the Sangamon County Soil and Water Conservation District (217) 241-6635 ext. 3 or email Shelly Seman michelle.seman@il.nacdnet.net or Andrew Phillips andrew.phillips2@il.nacdnet.net for additional questions about this meeting.