The Department of Planning and Development has been working on a green infrastructure plan since late 2010.  These efforts stem directly from recommendations and policies of the McHenry County 2030 Comprehensive Plan.  After may months of planning, workshops, and meetings, a draft of the McHenry County Green Infrastructure Plan is now complete.  The plan embraces a collection of ideas and practices known as “green infrastructure” and, through maps and policy recommendations, presents a vision for countywide implementation.

Copies of the plan are available upon request from the Department of Planning and Development.

Announcing a Public Open House on the McHenry County Green Infrastructure Plan

“Green infrastructure” is a term that represents the latest strategies and technologies that support the natural environment, wildlife diversity, and clean water.  Please join us Thursday May 31^st to learn about the Draft McHenry County Green Infrastructure Plan and provide the county with your feedback.  This event will be held between 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm at the Administration Building.  Because of its open house format, attendees may arrive at any time to learn about the plan, green infrastructure concepts, and how these concepts promote the county’s goals of natural resource protection and intergovernmental cooperation.  Presentations will be given periodically and exhibits and copies of the plan will be on display.  County staff will also be available to answer questions and receive comments.  

The plan is available for review at McHenryCountyIL.gov. For more information, please contact Darrell Moore in the Department of Planning and Development (dnmoore@co.mchenry.il.us or 815-334-4549).