Links / Resources
• Water related links
• Plants and animals
• Grants
• Education
Water Related Links
United Nations Global Water Issues
US Water Security
Mississippi River Basin Healthy Watersheds Initiative (MRBI)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA)/ Office of Water
Excellent IL EPA material on water quality and other resources
Lake
County Stormwater Management Commission
Lakes Management Unit
Help Your Watershed
Illinois
Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
U.S.
Geological Survey Water Resources Division - Upper IL River
U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA)/America's Wetlands
Center
for Watershed Protection
EPA Water Resource Assessments
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) / Water Quality Planning
Water Pollution
Flooding
Who to Call if You Have Drainage Problems in Lake County
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Plants
and Animals
Native and Invasive Plant Resources
Wild Ones Native Plant Promotion
Illinois
Native Flora and Fauna
Watersheds and Wildlife
Illinois Native Plant Society list of Vendors
Illinois Native Plant Suppliers or Here
Build Your Own Rain Garden using Deep Rooted Native Plants
Invasive Plants
Midwest Invasive Plant Network
Chicago
Botanic Garden - Invasive Plants
Invasive Aquatic Species
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Grants
EPA
grants
Nonpoint Source Pollution and EPA 319 Grants
US Fish and Wildlife Service
Education
How to Protect Water Quality and Prevent Nonpoint Source Pollution
Educating kids about water
100 Water Saving Tips!
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