WOODSTOCK, Ill. – McHenry County is extending its annual invite to the public and policymakers to learn more about McHenry County’s water supply, and the need to use it wisely and protect it.

The ninth annual McHenry County Water Forum will be held from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16 at the McHenry County College Luecht Auditorium (Building B), 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake. The forum is hosted by the McHenry County Department of Planning and Development, with generous support from the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County and a wide range of sponsors.

 This year’s theme is “Water Sustainability,” featuring presentations by Illinois State Water Survey hydrogeologists Dan Hadley and Vlad Iordache, and McHenry County Water Resources Specialist Scott Kuykendall.

 The Water Forum is free and open to the public, and no registration is required. Free catered food will be provided by Duke’s Alehouse and Kitchen; multiple serving lines will be in place this year to provide faster service.

 Water is essential for life and livability, but few people understand where McHenry County’s water comes from, or the risks to its quality and sustainability. The annual forum is a festive event where the public can learn about the county’s water supply, and what people and government can do to ensure its cleanliness and sustainability for future generations.

 For more information, visit the McHenry County Water Resources Division website at www.mchenryH2O.com, or contact Scott Kuykendall at 815-334-2863 or by email at SHKuykendall@mchenrycountyil.gov.