Environment

Dauberman Road Extension near Big Rock (project completed)

​Kane County Division of Transportation - Project Implementation Report

More on these projects can be found at the link below...
Kane County's Geoguesser Game

Exploring Kane County with GIS and GeoGuessr

​Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is a powerful tool that captures...
Food Waste Efforts in Kane County get a Federal Funding Boost

Kane County Secures Federal Grant to Launch Large-Scale Composting Programs and Reduce Food Waste

​Kane County is poised to help launch four large-scale composting init...
Picture of Fox River Near South Elgin

Kane County to Add Non-Motorized Watercraft Launches and Add Solar-Powered Signs Along the Fox River

​Kane County will construct five new non-motorized watercraft launches...
Oriental bittersweet’s large quantities of fruit grow from the leaf axils of the vine and are strung out along the stems. Remembering the phrase, ‘Strung out is bad,’ can be helpful in discerning this introduced species from its American counterpart. Cred

Good Natured: Oriental Bittersweet

​If you’ve been a Good Natured reader for any length of time, you’ve l...
Warming Centers in Kane County

List of Warming Centers in Kane County

There are a number of warming center across Kane County for those seek...
Tom's Farm is just one of several places to purchase a fresh holiday tree

Where to Find a Fresh Holiday Tree in Kane County

​Abbey Farms - 2855 Hart Road, Aurorawebsite: www...
Energy Rebates and Incentives

Kane County’s Guide to Energy Rebates and Incentives

​Looking to save money on home improvements while making your home mor...
Know your leaves

Kane County's Advice? Leave the Leaves

​Most people come to the Kane County Recycling webpages looking for in...
Kane County Natural Hazard Mitigation Committee

Kane County Natural Hazard Mitigation Planning 2.0

Recently, the Kane County Natural Hazard Mitigation Committee hel...
“Guardians”

Kane County Forest Preserve to Mark 100th Anniversary with Land Restoration and Art Display

The Kane County Forest Preserve District is moving forward with t...
End of Year Delays to Household Hazardous Waste Pickup Program

End of Year Delays to Household Hazardous Waste Pickup Program

​Kane County’s longstanding household hazardous waste home pick-up pro...