A press release from the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County: DEFENDERS’ RECYCLING DRIVE IN WOODSTOCK June 13th WOODSTOCK – The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County (EDMC) will again conduct a recycling drive on Saturday, June 13th from 9a.m. until noon. They … Continue reading
The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County are promoting a Crystal Lake Bluegrass concert at Duke’s on Saturday afternoon. Saturday June 13th 2-5 pm – 3 hours of unlimited food & beer! Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen has generously reduced the price … Continue reading
A press release from the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County: Algonquin Talks Trash: A COMMUNITY RECYCLING EVENT Algonquin, April 30, 2015: The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County and Teagen Andrews Commercial Recycling Program Advocate from Ecossential Solutions Inc. are hosting … Continue reading
A press release from the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County: DEFENDERS BRING RECYCLING TO EARTH DAY CELEBRATION APRIL 18 CRYSTAL LAKE – On Saturday, April 18th, the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County will once again co-sponsor the county-wide Earth Day … Continue reading
A press release from the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County: Environmental Defenders of McHenry County Offering $1,000 Scholarship WOODSTOCK – The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County is offering an Entering College scholarship of $1,000 to an outstanding high school senior planning … Continue reading
A press release from the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County: “THE ETHICS OF FRACKING” EDMC’s EcoFilm Series CRYSTAL LAKE – Please join The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County, with co-sponsors the League of Women Voters and Citizens Climate Lobby, and … Continue reading
At last Sunday’s Annual Meeting of the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County, the Theta Award was presented to the Illinois Environmental Council. Representing the statewide environmental organization were President Lenore Beyer-Clow and Executive Director Jen Walling. They received this top … Continue reading
A press release from the McHenry County Defenders: DEFENDERS’ RECYCLING DRIVE IN MCHENRY March 14th Recycling Drive accepts fluorescent tubes, electronics, Styrofoam™, more! McHENRY – On Saturday, March 14th, the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County (EDMC) will conduct a recycling … Continue reading
Illinois Water Survey scientist Scott Meyer brought good news to members of the McHenry County Defenders at its Loyola Conference Center annual meeting Sunday. Between 1994 and 2011 water levels in McHenry County wells rose about two feet. He did … Continue reading
A press release from the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County: Citizensʼ Climate Lobby Meeting – March 10 CRYSTAL LAKE – Report from the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County Education Committee: heavy storms wild winds droughts wild-fires floods all indications of climate scientists … Continue reading
A press release from the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County: Green Drinks on March 4th, 2015 CRYSTAL LAKE – In McHenry County, the first Wednesday of each month is Green Wednesday! The public is invited to McHenry County Green Drinks … Continue reading
A press release from the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County: Environmental Defenders’ 45th Anniversary Brunch WOODSTOCK – The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County invite the public to celebrate the 45th Anniversary of the organization with its members on Sunday, March … Continue reading
Woodstock High School Graduates Receive Annual Defenders’ Scholarship WOODSTOCK – The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County scholarship is presented yearly to a high school senior who is intending to pursue a major in college related to the environment. This year, … Continue reading
A press release from the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County: Nobel Prize Winner to Speak at EDMC’s Annual Meeting WOODSTOCK – The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County invite the public to celebrate the 44th Anniversary of the organization with its … Continue reading
An email from the McHenry County Environmental Defenders: Member Action Alert Please call your legislators about fracking in Illinois today! Today the Illinois House Executive Committee is expected to consider SB1715, which contains measures to regulate high-volume horizontal fracturing, or … Continue reading
A press release from the McHenry County Defenders: 5th Annual “It’s Our River Day” September 15 The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County and The Village of Algonquin are sponsoring the 5th annual “It’s Our River Day” celebration and clean-up. The … Continue reading
The bill that State Rep. Mike Tryon passed to set State standards for re-cycling plastic bags got vetoed by Governor Pat Quinn over the weekend. The report of the veto, a wish-fulfillment of 13-year old Abby Goldberg of Lake Zurich, … Continue reading
The press release below from the McHenry County Defenders, oops, the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County, reveals that the Illinois Environmental Council’s Executive Director Jennifer Walling will be in Downtown Crystal Lake Wednesday for supper with the Green Drinks Group: … Continue reading
Not only was State Rep. Jack Franks spanked by the Chicago Tribune Sunday, but Chuck Sweeney, the political columnist for the Rockford Register-Star took negative notice of his Com Ed tree removal legislation, House Bill 3884. After hostile reaction from … Continue reading
A press release from the Environmental Defenders: Local Environmental Group Celebrates 42nd Anniversary WOODSTOCK – The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County will be celebrating their 42nd year of working to protect and preserve the environment in the county at their … Continue reading
