CONSERVATION
Lombard Park District National Gold Medal Award Application
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In what ways has your agency addressed the NRPA Pillar of
Conservation in the last 3 years?
SUSTAINABILITY PLAN: Focuses on Pond Overflow
Management and drought-tolerant natural plantings for healthier
ecosystems.
POLLINATING HABITATS: Established 13 Monarch Butterfly
Waystations.
GREEN INITIATIVE: Utilizes organic weed killers and cleaning
supplies for environmental protection.
UTILITY CONSERVATION: Replaced six furnaces, 96% efficiency
(50% savings); LED fixture replacement plan ($178,000 grant
received).
RECYCLING AND EDUCATION EFFORTS: Collection locations
for eyeglasses, tires, tree stumps, office supplies, batteries, holiday
lights, etc.
TREE REPLACEMENT PLAN: Planting 1,600 new trees due to
the Emerald Ash Borer's destruction of 800+ Ash Trees.
BROADVIEW SLOUGH: 60+ acres of dedicated,
environmentally-friendly area for residents to enjoy natural
wetlands for preservation, leisure and education.
LINCOLN PARK ZOO'S URBAN WILDLIFE INSTITUTE:
Partner in research and preservation of local wildlife in our parks.
