Rusty Patched Bumble Bee Sightings Have Lake County Forest Preserves Buzzing With Excitement
Officials are reporting that nine of the endangered bees were found during a recent survey of Lake County forest preserves.
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'We're doing something right': Sightings of endangered rusty patched bumblebees create a buzz
Two years ago, the first documented sighting of the federally endangered rusty patched bumblebee in the 31,000-acre Lake County Forest Preserve system was big news for friends of the environment. This year, an uptick in sightings in several Lake County forest preserves is an encouraging sign for the pollinators as well as efforts to restore and improve habitats throughout the region.
Source: dailyherald.com
Wetland mitigation can be beneficial, but not all projects are equal, environmentalists say
Wetland mitigation can be beneficial, but not all projects are equal, environmentalists say.
Source: chicagotribune.com
Forest preserve partners with Army Corps for $15 million restoration of Dutch Gap
The Lake County Forest Preserve District and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are partnering for a $15 million restoration of the Dutch Gap Forest Preserve near Antioch.
Source: dailyherald.com
The missing link: Tunnel under Route 45 ready to connect northern Lake County forest preserves
A tunnel for hikers, bikers and equestrians beneath Route 45 near Miller Road in northern Lake County is expected to open before the holidays..
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Source: dailyherald.com