An infiltration basin receives storm water from rainfall that flows through a porous concrete parkin

Stacy James of Prairie Rivers Network (http://www.prairierivers.org) shows how the public can recognize when nearby construction follows good stormwater pollution prevention practices, when it's in violation of Illinois regulations and how to report it...and what it means for the health of waterways. Part II of the program "Don't Muddy My Waters" sponsored by the McHenry County Defenders held October 24th 2006 at the Woodstock Public Library.

A school bioswale project.

A rain garden is an attractive landscaping feature planted with perennial native plants. It is a bowl-shaped garden, designed to absorb stormwater run-off from impervious surfaces such as roofs and parking lots. http://www.raingardens.org

This video demonstrates appropriate sampling methods when sampling for turbidity or pH under the Washington State Department of Ecology's Construction Stormwater Permitting Process.

Business & Industry - Downers Grove IL Downers Grove's attractive location allows companies to serve local, national and international markets from a stable Midwestern base. This well-planned community has a stable population base of nearly 50,000, an average age of 39 and an estimated mean household income of $80,000. There are 10 universities in the Metro Chicago Area within easy commuting distance.
The Village is located at the crossroads of several interstate highways including 294, 55, 355 and 88. Ad

Government - Downers Grove IL The Village of Downers Grove operates under a council-manager form of government. The Council consists of a Mayor and six Commissioners who are elected to four-year terms. The Council serves as the policy-making body for the Village. The Village Manager is appointed by the Council to be responsible for the overall administration of all Village departments.

Regular formal meetings of the Village of Council are held the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm. Works

The XChords performance of I Love Illinois at XFest, November 10th, 2007