In order to protect all living things, the Environmental Defenders is dedicated to the preservation and improvement of the natural environment in McHenry County. As a grass roots organization, we are committed to building sound ecological relationships between people and the natural world that supports all life.
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OUR WORK
Current Initiatives
Energy for Everyone
Defenders plans to build a small solar farm through Solar for All on its Dean Street property in Woodstock....
Conversacion de Conservacion
A collaborative effort by groups that meet and plan special programs offered to our Latino community in McHenry County....
County Recycling Drives
Defenders partners with the County’s Department of Health in organizing and publicizing recycling drives for non-curbside recycling items....
Styrofoam Collection Program
With three Styrofoam Collection Sheds in McHenry County, residents have no need to place this forever plastic in their trash.
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Paddle the Kish
This special project works to clear the Kishwaukee River of natural and human made debris from the river in order to create a passable water trail through McHenry County....
River Clean-ups
Organized on an had-hoc basis or as an annual event, river clean-ups both protect our watershed while connecting people to water bodies. ...
Stream Crossing Signage
A grant supported program and partnership with the County’s Division of Transportation to build and place watershed indicator signs across all streams, creeks and rivers....
Monthly Restoration Workdays
A great way to be outdoors and contribute to the health of our planet through restoring the land. ...
OUR WORK
Current Initiatives
Energy for Everyone
Defenders plans to build a small solar farm through Solar for All on its Dean Street property in Woodstock....
Conversacion de Conservacion
A collaborative effort by groups that meet and plan special programs offered to our Latino community in McHenry County....
County Recycling Drives
Defenders partners with the County’s Department of Health in organizing and publicizing recycling drives for non-curbside recycling items....
Styrofoam Collection Program
With three Styrofoam Collection Sheds in McHenry County, residents have no need to place this forever plastic in their trash.
...
Paddle the Kish
This special project works to clear the Kishwaukee River of natural and human made debris from the river in order to create a passable water trail through McHenry County....
River Clean-ups
Organized on an had-hoc basis or as an annual event, river clean-ups both protect our watershed while connecting people to water bodies. ...
Stream Crossing Signage
A grant supported program and partnership with the County’s Division of Transportation to build and place watershed indicator signs across all streams, creeks and rivers....
Monthly Restoration Workdays
A great way to be outdoors and contribute to the health of our planet through restoring the land. ...