The McHenry County Conservation
District recently received the Barb King Environmental Stewardship Award from
the National Recreation and Park Association. The award is given to the
best in the nation for environmental stewardship in the parks, recreation, and
conservation field.
State Rep. Barbara Wheeler (R-Crystal
Lake) is pleased to extend her congratulations and gratitude towards the
McHenry County Conservation District for making the 64th Legislative District
such a beautiful place to live and visit.
“People travel far and wide to visit
us in McHenry County for our beautiful lakes, rivers, and parks,” said
Wheeler. “None of this would be possible if it were not for the dedicated
work of the McHenry County Conservation District and its wonderful staff.
This is a much deserved award. Those of us who live here know this truly
is the most beautiful area in the country.”
Past recipients of the Barb King Award
are Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, North Carolina (2009), City of Phoenix,
Arizona (2010), City of Boulder, Colorado (2011), and County of San Diego,
California (2012)
The McHenry County Conservation
District is responsible for beautiful recreational sites such as the Kishwaukee
Headwaters in Woodstock, Marengo Ridge in Marengo, Glacial Park in Ringwood,
Nippersink Canoe Base in Spring Grove, and Boger Bog in Bull Valley.
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