Calling their environmental concerns listening sessions “Green Voice!” the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County are headed to Crystal Lake.
If you have something to say, plan to come to the Crystal Lake Public Library 7 PM on Thursday, June 3rd. The Defenders’ press release follows:
“GREEN VOICE!” MEETING GIVES VOICE TO LOCAL CONCERNS
Crystal Lake area residents invited to share ideas, concerns at environmental “chat session”
Flooding of Naoki Kamigima Park at the sourthwestern edge of Crystal Lake next to the Lakewood Village Hall on May 13, 2010.
Commercial growth, transportation, and water resources are among the issues to be discussed at the Environmental Defenders’ “Green Voice!” community meeting set for 7 p.m. Thursday, June 3 at the Crystal Lake Public Library, located at 126 Paddock Street in Crystal Lake, IL.
Area residents and local officials are invited to take part in this informal “brainstorming” session about environmental issues in their community. The event is hosted by the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County (EDMC), a citizen-based not-for-profit organization.
Admission is free and refreshments will be served.
“Everywhere throughout the county, our natural resources are affected and sometimes threatened by the changes that are taking place,”
said EDMC board president Nancy Scheitzelt. “By meeting with local residents, we can learn what the important issues are in their community, and how the Defenders may be able to help.”
At Green Voice! meetings, local residents are encouraged to participate by sharing their concerns about environmental issues in their community and suggesting ideas for improvement. The meetings are free and open to the public. For more details, contact the Defenders’ office at (815) 338-0393 or visit www.mcdef.org.
This is not a library-sponsored event.
The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County is a volunteer-based, 501c3 not-for-profit organization with headquarters in Woodstock, IL. Since 1970, the group has worked to protect and preserve the natural environment, open space, soil and water resources in the McHenry County area. To learn more about EDMC programs, membership, charitable giving and volunteer opportunities, visit www.mcdef.org or phone (815) 338-0838.