The Lake County Forest Preserves is seeking public input on two master plan concept design alternatives being considered for recreation and habitat restoration improvements at Waukegan Savanna Forest Preserve.
The public is invited to review and discuss the plans at a Planning Open House on Tuesday, November 17, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Waukegan Fire Station #5, 3221 N. Green Bay Rd., Waukegan. The plan alternatives illustrate potential natural resource, recreation and restoration activities and how they might be integrated into the site.
Potential new recreation improvements include crushed-stone or mowed-grass trails, a dog exercise area, a rustic nature exploration area, an informal picnic area, and organic farming. Proposed habitat restoration activities include enhancing grassland and savanna habitat, restoring wetlands, and repairing the Oak Creek stream corridor.
At the Open House, Forest Preserve professional staff, in an informal setting, will answer questions about the preserve and gather feedback on the two alternatives that have been developed since the first Open House that was held in May. All comments will be reviewed by the Forest Preserve Board of Commissioners and taken into consideration for the site’s planning.
Those unable to attend the Open House may submit input through an online survey available November 6 through November 29 at www.LCFPD.org/WASA, or contact Susan Hall, Landscape Architect, at shall@LCFPD.org or 847-968-3270.
The site consists of 772 acres of gently rolling terrain with a habitat mix of agricultural fields, oak woodlands with spring woodland flowers, fields with native prairie plants and a meandering stream bordered by wetlands and woodland. The variance in habitats supports a variety of birds including goldfinches, black-capped chickadees, ruby-crowned kinglets and red-tailed hawks.
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