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Opportunities for Evanston-Illinois Partnership
City of EvanstonMorton Civic Center
January 15, 2014
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Overview
General Background on IDNR Who we are/ How we work
Asian Carp Great Lakes Leadership Millennium Reserve Coastal Management Program Background and Initiatives
Illinois Lake Michigan Implementation Plan Coastal Community Assistance
Possibilities for the Harley Clarke Facility Questions and Answers
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Some of DNR’s Responsibilities:
State Lands Management (Parks) Resource Conservation (Fish, Wildlife, Forestry, Private
lands- including Hunting and Fishing) Conservation Law Enforcement Mines and Minerals Regulation Water Resources Regulation (drinking water, floods) Realty and Environmental Planning Architecture, Engineering and Grants (Projects) Strategic Services (Licensing, permits, education) Illinois State Museum
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IDNR- Making a Difference
“Illinois DNR supports 90,000 jobs and $32 billion worth of economic activity.”
Manage 324 State Parks and Facilities with 45 million visitors annually.
Annually review 21,000 economic development projects to assure no adverse impacts to state natural resources.
Permit energy production (mining, oil and gas, etc.) supporting 50,000 jobs.
Manage water supply for 7 million people in 200 communities, and regulate floodplains/controls.
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Examples of IDNR Programs and Initiatives
Asian Carp and Invasive SpeciesRegional Great Lakes LeadershipMillennium Reserve: Calumet CoreCoastal Management Program
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Goal: Prevent establishment of self-sustaining carp populations in the Great Lakes
A collaborative effort of federal, state and local agencies.
Transition from single point of defense at the electric barriers to multi-tiered approach.
Asian Carp Control Strategy Framework
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High Impact Invaders
Sea Lamprey in the 1920’sZebra Mussels in the 1980’sQuagga Mussels in the 1980’s
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Making Lemonade
Governor Pat Quinn signed a deal with a Chinese Food processing company to purchase 50 million pounds of Illinois River Asian Carp creating 180 direct and indirect jobs.
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If You Can’t Beat Them- Eat Them
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Great Lakes Mississippi River Inter-Basin Study (GLIMRIS)
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GLIMRIS Alternatives
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Alternative 3
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Alternative 4
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Providing Leadership to Great Lakes Organizations
Great Lakes Commission Council of Great Lakes Governors
Governor Quinn is Co-Chair Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement Great Lakes Compact Council/Regional body
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IDNR Conservation Congress Illinois Conservation Congress is a way for IDNR constituents to
propose and advocate actions that can protect and conserve the natural resources of the State of Illinois.
The Conservation Congress process gives the public an opportunity to help IDNR set priorities on a wide range of natural resources issues.
Opportunities to engage with IDNR through Conservation Congress: Online survey of conservation issues
Open week of Jan. 13: www.dnr.illinois.gov
Live webcasts: Thursdays with IDNR - www.dnr.illinois.gov January 23: Habitat Restoration & Protection January 30: Land & Water Management February 6: Outdoor Recreation February 13: Partnerships to Promote Education & Volunteerism February 20: Communications & Customer Service
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MILLENNIUM RESERVEShaping the Future of the Calumet Region
Suellen BurnsSenior Advisor – Millennium Reserve Illinois Department of Natural Resources
January 15, 2014
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Overview
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Ecological Region of Significance
Snowy egret
Wilson’s phalarope
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Chicago West Pullman and Southern Railroad served US Steel and Pullman. Calumet River: a working river
Industrial Heritage and Legacy
Republic Steel (built 1876) at Avenue O & Calumet River
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PolishIrishYugoslavianCzechoslovakianSwedishSerbiansSloveniansItalianGermanCroatianAustrianMexican (~1926)African American (post WWII)
St Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox Church
106th and Torrence
100th Street Train Station c. 1900
Community
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US Steel South Works: heyday (early 1900s) and today
“[Let’s] talk about the shuttered mills that once provided a decent life for men and women of every race.” – Presidential candidate
Barack Obama, March 18, 2008
Mid-1980s: 200,000 jobs lost
Wisconsin Steel: boom (1875) and bust (1982)
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Acme Steel – 1884-2002
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Opportunity to Build on Existing Efforts
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A promise to future generations…
Reconnect Americans, especially children, to America's outdoors
Build upon local priorities for the conservation of land, water, wildlife, historic, and cultural resources
Use science-based management practices to restore and protect our lands and waters for future generations
America’s Great Outdoors
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Shared Leadership
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The Field Museum Forest Preserve District of
Cook County Funk Linko Inc. Illinois Department of
Natural Resources Illinois International Port
District Metropolitan Planning
Council Metropolitan Water
Reclamation District of Greater Chicago
The Pullman Civic Organization
South Suburban Mayors & Managers Association
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Openlands ArcelorMittal USA CSX Transportation Calumet Stewardship
Initiative The Chicago Community
Trust Chicago Metropolitan Agency
for Planning Chicago Neighborhood
Initiatives Chicago Park District City of Chicago Cook County Gaylord and Dorothy
Donnelley Foundation
Steering Committee
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Develop action agenda for environmental restoration, outdoor recreation, and economic and community development
Identify projects and major policy initiatives of regional significance
Identify resources to carry out projects
Create and implement short- and long-term work plans
Coordinate and engage with Indiana
Steering Committee Duties
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Inform and consider priorities and specific actions of Steering Committee
Align and focus State of Illinois resources and authorities behind Steering Committee work plan
State Agency Task Force
DCEODNRDOTIL EPAHPA
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January 2014 Steering Committee report,
recommendations, and action plan to Governor Quinn
February 2014Announcement by the Governor
Immediate Timeline
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Examples of Partnership-driven Projects and Accomplishments
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Big Marsh and Hegewisch Marsh parcels total over 400 acres of natural wetlands near Lake Calumet
Restoring water levels necessary to provide habitat and support nesting for rare birds
These sites are critical locations for wetland bird populations in the region
Chicago Park District Wetlands Restoration
Lead Agency: Chicago Park DistrictMain Partner: IDNR
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Green job training and invasive species control at 15 city and suburban sites
Benefits both the local ecosystem and economy by hiring and training individuals with barriers to employment
GreenCorps Calumet
Lead Agency: City of ChicagoKey Partners: Chicago Park District, FPDCC, IDNR, US EPA
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Key connectors for the 100-mile loop of Southland trails Cal-Sag Trail: new sections will
connect 185,000+ people in 14 communities
Thorn Creek Trail extension to 17.5 miles
Bolster:recreational opportunitieseco-tourismrelated consumer spending in the
region
New Funds for Southland Trails
Lead Agency: Forest Preserve District of Cook County Key Partners: Active Transportation Alliance, IDNR, Illinois Department of Transportation, Openlands, National Park Service, Trails for Illinois
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Curriculum is correlated to the Illinois STEM Standards
Fosters a personal connection between students and natural areas in their communities
First-step opportunities for conservation career development
Mighty Acorns
Lead Agency: Field MuseumKey Partners: Calumet Stewardship Initiative, FPDCC, IDNR
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This new program offers environmental education, job training, and service learning for low-income, at risk, primarily African American young people aged 16-24.
Tillman Maritime Academy
Future Site
Lead Agency: PrologueCurrent & Prospective Partners: Blacks in Green, GreenCorps, IL Conservation Police – Marine Unit, SSMMA,IDNR
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Funding
Technical assistance
Program development
and/or
Other supporting role(s) in each of these partnership-driven projects
IDNR’s role in project examples
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Strategic and focused investment in: Environmental enhancement and outdoor recreation
Economic redevelopment
Stronger neighborhoods and communities
Long-term Goals
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Illinois Coastal Management Program
Illinois was officially approved as a Coastal Management Program on Jan 31, 2012
Purposes:1. Support partnerships among governmental agencies, and organizations. 2. Strengthen local stakeholder capacity, 3. Initiate and continue effective coastal management.
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Illinois’ Coastal Zone
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ICMP Priorities
Persistent Toxins
Habitat & Natural Areas
InvasiveSpecies
Economic Development
SustainableDevelopment
Nonpoint Source Pollution
Priority Waterways Access &
Recreation
Climate Change
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Illinois Lake Michigan Implementation Plan (ILMIP)
ILMIP is our blueprint for identifying and implementing priority management activities in the Illinois Coastal area.
Goals of the plan were: To guide program direction and set funding
priorities for Coastal Grants Program.
To increase the number and diversity of Coastal and Lake Michigan stakeholders
To develop a system to gather and prioritize future stakeholder input.
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Top PrioritiesChicago & Evanston
Chicago & Evanston:• Improve habitat value of
urbanized areas• Restore riparian areas for
wildlife habitat• Green infrastructure to
reduce stormwater
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Community Assistance: Climate Adaptation
High Intensity Storms…
Historically low water levels…
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Community Assistance: RecreationGoals:
1. To increase recreational access and opportunities throughout the Illinois Coastal Area.
2. To better connect land based trails and water trails with their coastal communities and amenities.
Opportunities:
1. Access Points for Lake Michigan Water Trail.2. Extending lake shore trails where feasible.3. Creating known connections among various trails and communities.4. Supporting amenities for trail users .5. Increasing awareness and publicity of trails.
Photo by Kathy Siegrist, CASKA
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Coastal Grant Program
Project Types- Education and Outreach, Planning, Low Cost Construction, Habitat Restoration, Land Acquisition
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Project SpotlightSummer 2013
The Ripple Effect: Building a Community that Cares About Our Great Lake
Grantee: Park District of Highland Park
Project Focus: Interpretive signage, outreach materials,and specialized scientific equipment to enhance visitor learning about nearshore, dune, and ravine ecosystems at the new Lakefront Interpretive Center.
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Project SpotlightSummer 2013
Stormwater from the Ground Up
Grantee: League of Women Voters
Project Focus: Public information campaign to educate citizens about the problems associated with stormwater runoff, emphasizing actions that individuals, communities, and regions can take to alleviate flooding.
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Harley Clarke Opportunities
Keeping Public Assets Public: Coastal Education Center – open to public Beach, park, and recreational access Coastal Science Classroom for schools A regional public meeting space Coastal program for a prominent Lakefront
site is a great fit!
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Additional Opportunities…
IDNR service center for local communities
Restore and manage natural habitats- training and volunteer opportunities
Support lake- and resource-based activity generators (e.g. kayaks, tours)
Education and research synergies with Northwestern University
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Potential Improvements to Harley Clarke Upgrades to meet safety and other
building codes.
Opportunities for improved energy efficiency and sustainability
Demonstration site for environmentally sustainable best management practices (e.g. water and waste management)
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Potential Grounds Improvements
Green Infrastructure to protect water quality (e.g. permeable pavement parking lots, rain gardens, bioswales)
Lakefront habitat management to promote passive recreation (e.g. birding, wildlife watching). Includes invasive/exotic
species removal and native planting and landscaping
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Why is IDNR interested….
Logical central lakefront location within our coastal program boundary.
Excellent opportunity to expand education and recreational activities.
Natural Resource Agency facility in partnership with widely recognized Green City.
IDNR’s Coastal programming is a great fit with the Evanston Lakefront Master Plan.
Evanston is a special place ….IDNR feels that there is a great opportunity for partnership.