McHenry County Conservation District McHenry County Conserva琀椀on District McHenry County Conservation District LIMITING RATE PROPOSITION - GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT November 5, 2024 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS The following is informational and does not take a position for or against the proposition. 1. Why is the Conservation District going to ballot? This proposition will allow the Conservation District to protect drinking water sources, protect the water quality of our rivers, lakes and streams, protect wildlife habitat, protect woodlands and planting trees, and improve existing conservation areas. The passage of this proposition would provide dedicated funding to secure the future of our natural areas and outdoor recreation amenities for generations to come. s 2. How will the Conservation District spend the funds? a m This proposition will ensure that McHenry County Conservation District has the means o h T g necessary to safeguard our water quality, natural areas, wildlife habitats and outdoor We Protect recreation opportunities and that they will be protected for future generations. WATER QUALITY The Conservation District will: • Protect the quality of drinking water sources in McHenry County by restoring areas that 昀椀lter and store our county’s drinking water. • Protect the water quality of McHenry County’s rivers, lakes and streams and the natural areas by protecting natural areas beside them from development. Improve natural water quality by restoring streams and the headwater tributaries that feed them. • Preserve wildlife habitat and natural areas, including woodlands and wetlands. These lands protect wildlife, such as the sandhill crane, bald eagle, river otter, osprey, monarch butter昀氀y and bobcat. • Improve trails, enhance parks and natural areas and increase outdoor recreation P opportunities for all residents and visitors, including people with disabilities, so reserve everyone can enjoy the physical and mental health benefits of being outdoors. WILDLIFE HABITAT 3. What are the bene昀椀ts of passing the Conservation District proposition? • Protect land, including wetlands, that safeguards and improves McHenry County’s drinking water sources. • Preserve the water quality of our rivers, lakes and streams. • Protect wildlife habitat and natural areas contribute greatly to our quality of life and our physical and mental health. ey l • Ensure that the natural treasures represented by over 25,800 acres, 35 open sites and e e r G a 150+ miles of trails will be here for future generations. th r a M • Protect forests/woodlands and plant hundreds of trees to improve our air quality. Improve OUTDOOR RECREATION • Provide alternative opportunities for children and adults to enjoy natural areas and ACCESS FOR ALL be able to disconnect from technology and digital media. Protect WATER QUALITY • Preserve WILDLIFE HABITAT Landscapes |FALL2024 Improve OUTDOOR RECREATION ACCESS FOR ALL 6