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Plans & Reports

Openlands continually works to improve open space policies that impact northeastern Illinois and the surrounding region through research and analysis. Many of our resulting reports and publications can be found below.

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A Roadmap for the Future: Recommendations and Guding Principles for Illinois Tollway Decision-Making A Roadmap for the Future: Recommendations and Guding Principles for Illinois Tollway Decision-Making

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Date added: 10/31/2010
Date modified: 11/22/2010
Filesize: 933.77 kB
Downloads: 1732

Aquatic Faunal Surveys at the Hadley Valley Forest Preserve-2010 Results Aquatic Faunal Surveys at the Hadley Valley Forest Preserve-2010 Results

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Date added: 05/19/2011
Date modified: 05/19/2011
Filesize: 470.23 kB
Downloads: 1650

Authority, Structure & Operation of Purchase of Agricultural Conservation Easements (Exec. Summary) Authority, Structure & Operation of Purchase of Agricultural Conservation Easements (Exec. Summary)

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Date added: 04/05/2011
Date modified: 04/05/2011
Filesize: 97.44 kB
Downloads: 1638

Authority, Structure & Operation of Purchase of Agricultural Conservation Easements (Full Report) Authority, Structure & Operation of Purchase of Agricultural Conservation Easements (Full Report)

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Date added: 04/05/2011
Date modified: 04/05/2011
Filesize: 311.26 kB
Downloads: 1565

Before the Wells Run Dry: Ensuring Sustainable Water Supplies for Illinois (Executive Summary) Before the Wells Run Dry: Ensuring Sustainable Water Supplies for Illinois (Executive Summary)

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Date added: 11/19/2009
Date modified: 11/19/2009
Filesize: 1.67 MB
Downloads: 2963
This report recommends coordinated planning and implementation strategies that will capitalize on the work of the pilot regional planning groups, integrate regional plans with state and local practices, and ensure the long-term sustainability and efficient use of our finite, fragile water.

Before the Wells Run Dry: Ensuring Sustainable Water Supplies for Illinois (Full Report) Before the Wells Run Dry: Ensuring Sustainable Water Supplies for Illinois (Full Report)

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Date added: 11/19/2009
Date modified: 11/19/2009
Filesize: 3.81 MB
Downloads: 2746
This report recommends coordinated planning and implementation strategies that will capitalize on the work of the pilot regional planning groups, integrate regional plans with state and local practices, and ensure the long-term sustainability and efficient use of our finite, fragile water.

Beyond Showerheads and Sprinklers: Water Governance Solutions for Illinois Beyond Showerheads and Sprinklers: Water Governance Solutions for Illinois

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Date added: 05/16/2008
Date modified: 02/11/2009
Filesize: 395.1 kB
Downloads: 3657
Beyond Showerheads and Sprinklers shapes recommendations for future water management in Illinois.

Changing Course: Recommendations for Balancing Regional Growth and Water Resources in NE Illinois Changing Course: Recommendations for Balancing Regional Growth and Water Resources in NE Illinois

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Date added: 12/16/2004
Date modified: 02/11/2009
Filesize: 1.66 MB
Downloads: 3437
Changing Course examines the relationship between development practices and water quality and quantity in the 12-county northeastern Illinois region.

Chicago Wilderness Climate Action Plan for Nature Chicago Wilderness Climate Action Plan for Nature

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Date added: 07/19/2010
Date modified: 07/19/2010
Filesize: 1.28 MB
Downloads: 1815

East Garfield Park Open Space Plan East Garfield Park Open Space Plan

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Date added: 10/01/2005
Date modified: 02/11/2009
Filesize: 4.32 MB
Downloads: 4598
This plan was developed by Openlands and the residents of East Garfield Park, focusing on greening and caring for present and future personal and community spaces.

Forest Preserve & Conservation Districts in NE Illinois: Meeting the Challenges of the 21st Century Forest Preserve & Conservation Districts in NE Illinois: Meeting the Challenges of the 21st Century

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Date added: 04/01/2006
Date modified: 02/11/2009
Filesize: 1.62 MB
Downloads: 4150
This report presents comparative analysis of the important issues facing seven land preservation
districts in northeastern Illinois.

Fort Sheridan Lakefront Preserve Action Plan Fort Sheridan Lakefront Preserve Action Plan

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Date added: 08/01/2005
Date modified: 02/11/2009
Filesize: 3.35 MB
Downloads: 4153
The Fort Sheridan Lakefront Preserve Action Plan provides a framework for restoring the bluffs and ravines and a plan for recreational activities and interpretive opportunities. It also suggests how development on the remaining property can be done in a way that is sustainable, attractive, and effective.

Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge Viability Study Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge Viability Study

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Date added: 03/04/2010
Date modified: 03/04/2010
Filesize: 13.4 MB
Downloads: 2440
This report identifies and assesses the biological, recreational, economic, and social implications of establishing the Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge in the bi-state area of northern McHenry and Lake counties, in Illinois, and southern Walworth and Kenosha counties, in Wisconsin.

How Climate Change and Ethanol Will Alter the Course of Illinois Agriculture (Executive Summary)) How Climate Change and Ethanol Will Alter the Course of Illinois Agriculture (Executive Summary))

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Date added: 04/05/2011
Date modified: 04/05/2011
Filesize: 623.28 kB
Downloads: 1631

How Climate Change and Ethanol Will Alter the Course of Illinois Agriculture (Full Report) How Climate Change and Ethanol Will Alter the Course of Illinois Agriculture (Full Report)

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Date added: 04/05/2011
Date modified: 04/05/2011
Filesize: 2.45 MB
Downloads: 1643

Making Conservation Developments Work Making Conservation Developments Work

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Date added: 04/05/2011
Date modified: 04/05/2011
Filesize: 3.06 MB
Downloads: 1948

New ERA Trail Community Vision Plan New ERA Trail Community Vision Plan

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Date added: 12/15/2009
Date modified: 12/15/2009
Filesize: Unknown
Downloads: 2480

Northeastern Illinois Regional Greenways and Trails Plan Northeastern Illinois Regional Greenways and Trails Plan

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Date added: 06/19/1997
Date modified: 02/26/2009
Filesize: 3.49 MB
Downloads: 4258

Northeastern Illinois Regional Water Trails Plan Northeastern Illinois Regional Water Trails Plan

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Date added: 07/15/1999
Date modified: 02/26/2009
Filesize: 24.22 kB
Downloads: 3751

Northwest Indiana Regional Greenways and Blueways Plan-Introduction Northwest Indiana Regional Greenways and Blueways Plan-Introduction

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Date added: 12/13/2007
Date modified: 03/05/2009
Filesize: 4.36 MB
Downloads: 4237
This plan provides a roadmap, a blueprint, a "call-to-action" to inspire preservation of valuable environmental resources to soften the inevitable collisions between the natural and human landscapes.