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The DeKalb County Community Foundation stands committed to watershed planning as part of its land use strategy in DeKalb County. In collaboration with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, DeKalb County Soil and Water Conservation District, and community stakeholders, watershed planning has been underway for nearly a decade in DeKalb County.
Progress over the years has resulted in three completed watershed plans for the county. There are 12 sub-watersheds in total. Completed watershed plans encompass the City of DeKalb (including Northern Illinois University), City of Sycamore, City of Sandwich, and surrounding areas.
2022 Highlights:
- The Foundation’s Land Use Committee met with county representatives and municipalities to discuss watershed planning, improved water quality, and sound land use decisions.
- Provided a $25,000 grant for watershed planning coordination activities.
- Granted $4,220 to create and install signage along the Central South Branch of the Kishwaukee River Watershed.
- Submitted an IEPA Section 319 grant application to complete a watershed-based plan for the Central South Branch planning area.
DeKalb County Watershed Planning Area Map
See the map below.
- Central South Branch Kishwaukee
- Lower Little Rock (2022)
- Upper South Branch Kishwaukee (2020)
- East/South Branch Kishwaukee (2014)
Funding for watershed planning is made possible through donor generosity to CommunityWorks Funds at the Foundation. Thank you, donors, for investing in watershed planning and land use strategies throughout DeKalb County.
