Title
Approval of a Conservation & Sustainability Advisory Board Recommendation to Participate in the Restore the Canopy, Plant a Tree Program
History
In honor of Arbor Day (April 24, 2026), the consensus of the Conservation & Sustainability Advisory Board is to participate in the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) “Restore the Canopy, Plant a Tree” program. This program gives away free native tree saplings to help reduce flooding by soaking up rainwater. The Village could receive between 50 and 200 potted saplings for a give away event in late April or early May.
Financial Impact
The Village will acquire the trees at no cost from MWRD. Several Conservation & Sustainability Advisory Board members have volunteered to assist with this event.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve participation in the Restore the Canopy, Plant a Tree program.