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The Will-South Cook Soil and Water Conservation District will be holding a general election of directors on Wednesday, February 11, 2026. Polling places will be established at 1201 S. Gougar Road in New Lenox, IL 60451 and remain open from 7 am until 5:30 pm. Our Annual Meeting will be held on March 11, 2026 at 9 am at the district office at 1201 S. Gougar Road in New Lenox, IL 60451.

To all persons of legal voting age who own or reside on land located within the boundaries of the Will-South Cook Soil and Water Conservation District: Beginning on December 15, 2025, nominations will be accepted for the two year term of the office of Director of the Will-South Cook Soil and Water Conservation District at the District's Office at 1201 S. Gougar Road, New Lenox, IL 60451 during our normal business hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. To be considered for nomination as a candidate for the office of Director, nominees must provide proof of residency or ownership of land located within the boundaries of the District. Interested persons must respond by 4:30 p.m. on January 22, 2026.

In the spring of 2026, the Will-South Cook Soil and Water Conservation District will be awarding three $2,000 scholarships to Will or South Cook County students who plan to major in an agriculture or natural resource-related field at an accredited college or school of higher learning. The purpose of these scholarships is to further the cause of soil, water, and natural resource conservation by helping deserving students pursue the subject at an advanced level.   Scholarship winners will be announced in March 2026. Scholarship funds will be paid directly to the institution for the second term of the 2026-2027 school year.   Applications are available at www.will-scookswcd.org or at the SWCD district office. To be considered for the scholarship, all materials must be received by the office by February 27, 2026.

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One of 98 Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts empowered by state law to provide help and information about soil, water, and related natural resources. The District encompasses all of Will County and the portion of Cook County that lies south of 22nd Street. Northeastern Illinois Envirothon The Northeastern Illinois Envirothon combines in-class curriculum with hands-on field experiences, while demonstrating the role people have in important environmental issues, such as forestry and wildlife management, water quality, and soil erosion. Teams use group oriented problem-solving skills and hands-on field experience while completing the 5 stations and testing. At each testing station, teams first listen to a presentation by a professional in that field, and then complete a lab and written test. Teams are tested on their knowledge in Aquatics, Forestry, Soils, Wildlife and a current environmental issue that changes each year. Regional competitions are held annually throughout Illinois. Our regional event, the Northeastern Illinois Envirothon, serves the counties of Cook, DuPage, Lake, Winnebago, McHenry, Boone, DeKalb, Kane and Will. This natural resource education program is organized by the local Soil and Water Conservation Districts through their regional Land Use Council; LUC 16. Due to population size and geographic space, this competition is further divided into two regional events; north and south. The overall winner of both events continues on to the Illinois Envirothon competition in the spring. Envirothon Registration Info Sponsorship Info 2026 Envirothon Brochure

CONTACT US +1.815.462-3106 x3 info@will-scookswcd.org First Name Last Name Phone Email Message Submit Thanks for reaching out to us. We will be in touch with you shortly. FOIA Officer: Debbie Crawford FOIA requests can be sent to info@will-scookswcd.org VISIT US 1201 S. Gougar Road New Lenox, IL 60451 815-462-3106 x3 Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am - 4:30p