Many people ask what they can do to help influence the management of the Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve. In fact, hundreds of people from throughout the region have expressed their strong concern. You can add your voice and, yes, it can help.
In the end, the Lake County Forest Preserve is yours. Yes, we have elected people to be custodians of this land. But we have not transferred our ownership, we have extended our trust in their ability to serve our objectives. These people are accountable to you.
Therefore, it is essential that you let them know what you think.
Here is a list of things you can do:
- Contact your Lake County Commissioner – if you live in Lake County. Make sure they know how you feel about preserving a natural environment at Fort Sheridan.
- Contact each member of the Lake County Forest Preserve District Planning & Restoration Committee. Here is a list:
Ann Maine, President amaine@lakecountyil.gov
Bonnie Thomson Carter, Chair BCarter@lakecountyil.gov
Nick Sauer, Vice Chair NSauer@lakecountyil.gov
Carol Calabresa CCalabresa@lakecountyil.gov
Bill Durkin BDurkin@lakecountyil.gov
Sandra Hart smhart@lakecountyil.gov
Diane Hewitt DHewitt@lakecountyil.gov
Sid Mathias smathias@lakecountyil.gov
Craig Taylor CTaylor@lakecountyil.gov
Tom Weber TWeber@lakecountyil.gov
3. Contact the Executive Director of the Lake County Forest Preserve, Ty Kovach. akovach@lcfpd.org
Remember, Ty works for you. You pay his salary.
4. Support the social media effort
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