Assisting with natural
resource conservation
in McHenry County since 1947.
Merged with Lake County SWCD in 2011.
resource conservation
in McHenry County since 1947.
Merged with Lake County SWCD in 2011.
1648 S. Eastwood Drive (Rt. 47)
Woodstock, Illinois 60098
(1/4 mile North of Rt. 14/Rt. 47 intersection - back of building)
Woodstock, Illinois 60098
(1/4 mile North of Rt. 14/Rt. 47 intersection - back of building)
Board Meetings
Helpful Links:
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
New District Brochure
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
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
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
Envirothon 2026
March 17, 2026
Notice of Acceptance of Nominations
To all persons of legal voting age who own or reside on land located within the boundaries of the McHenry-Lake County Soil and Water Conservation District. Beginning on December 19, 2025, nominations will be accepted for the two-year term of the office of Director of the McHenry-Lake County Soil and Water Conservation District at the District's Office at 1648 S. Eastwood Dr., Woodstock, IL, during our normal business hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. To be considered for nomination as a candidate for the office of Director, nominees must provide proof of residency or ownership of land located within the boundaries of the District. Interested persons must respond by 4:00 p.m. on January 30, 2026.
Notice: The McHenry-Lake County Soil & Water Conservation District is putting up for sale a 1967 Allis Chalmers D17 Gas tractor with a Mathews 84" flail mower, via closed bid.
Bids are due by close of business on February 27, 2026. Only bids over $4,500.00 will be considered. Sealed bids can be submitted to: McHenry-Lake County SWCD 1648 S. Eastwood Dr. Woodstock, IL 60098
CLICK HERE for the bid packet
CLICK HERE for the bid packet
“Members of the 4H “Just Wing It” program, harvesting honey from their hives located at our Dean Street Facility.
On June 30, 2025, members of BSA Troop 329 installed a pollinator planting at our Dean Street Facility. The area will add to our diverse plant community and provide additional forage to the occupants of the 4-H “Just Wing It” bee hives.
Thank You BSA Troop 329!
Thank You BSA Troop 329!
