Assisting with natural resource conservation
in McHenry County since 1947.
Merged with Lake County SWCD in 2011.
(Rt. 47) Woodstock, Illinois
1/4th mile north of the intersection
of Rt. 14 and Rt. 47
Board Meetings
Our next board meeting is:
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 6 PM
1648 S. Eastwood Dr., Woodstock, IL
1648 S. Eastwood Dr., Woodstock, IL
Helpful Links:
The Conservation Stewardship Program
We can create plans for landowners for a fee. Please call the office for more details or click on logo to link to their website
To file a Soil Erosion & Sediment Control (SESC) application or request
a Natural Resource Inventory (NRI) report
Visit our FORMS page
a Natural Resource Inventory (NRI) report
Visit our FORMS page
Welcome to the website for McHenry-Lake County Soil and Water Conservation District.
Our purpose is to serve McHenry and Lake County, Illinois residents and businesses and assist in conserving and protecting the land, water, air, and other resources.
Our purpose is to serve McHenry and Lake County, Illinois residents and businesses and assist in conserving and protecting the land, water, air, and other resources.
News & Activities
Annual Poster Contest
The contest has the following age categories:
K-1st Grade; 2nd-3rd Grade; 4th-6th Grade; 7th-9th Grade;
10th-12th Grade
The 2024 deadline is May 1st, 2024
The theme is: May the forest be with you, always
2024 Poster Contest Brochure Poster Contest Application
10th-12th Grade
The 2024 deadline is May 1st, 2024
The theme is: May the forest be with you, always
2024 Poster Contest Brochure Poster Contest Application
Fish Sale:
Order Deadline PASSED - was April 2, 2024
Pickup Date: Thursday, April 25, 2024
Pickup Date: Thursday, April 25, 2024
Tree Sale:
Thank you to all who participated and picked up their items on 4/12!
Thank you to all who participated and picked up their items on 4/12!