Local Governments Can Be Champions For Flood Management: A Case Study From Algonquin, Illinois
1/9/2026 9:07:23 AM
Municipal leaders have an opportunity to lead their communities to a resilient future and mitigate flood risk. A case study from Algonquin, IL highlights resiliency investments that have fundamentally transformed how flooding affects the community and have yielded significant cost savings.
The 8th annual McHenry County Water Forum took place Sept. 10, 2025, at McHenry County College. The annual forum is a festive event where the public can learn about the county’s water supply, and what people and government can do to ensure its cleanliness and sustainability for future generations.
Talk and Tour: How to Successfully Manage Natural Landscaping
1/9/2026 9:20:13 AM
Join Michele Zimmerman, Assistant Public Works Director of the Village of Algonquin, Scott Kuykendall, Water Resource Specialist of McHenry County, and Resource Environmental Solutions for a scenic presentation on Spella Park's natural landscaping and how it can be implemented in your community.
Talk and Tour: Stream Restoration for Flood Reduction and Water Quality
1/9/2026 9:19:45 AM
Join Brad Andresen, Chief Ecologist for the Village of Algonquin's Parks and Ecology Department, and Scott Kuykendall, Water Resource Specialist of McHenry County, on a tour of Reach 5 of Dixie Creek, one of the village's recent stream restoration projects. The tour took place Aug. 1, 2025
Map that details the location and management status of the parcels owned and/or maintained by the Village of Algonquin as part of our Green Infrastructure Network.
