We are here to assist residents, landowners, and businesses
in Kane and DuPage Counties
in Illinois
in Kane and DuPage Counties
in Illinois
Board Meetings
Find forms for:
- Aerial Photo Order- Natural Resource Inventory (NRI)
- SESC Application Form & Fees
- USDA Farmed Wetland Map Request
Due to the Federal Shutdown, the Kane-DuPage SWCD office will not be open, but staff will be working remotely. Contact information:
contact@kanedupageswcd.org 630-330-0316
Thursday, October 16, 2025 10 am - 1:30 pm Elgin
Building a Blueprint for Local Food Systems
Join Kane DuPage and North Cook County SWCDs for an urban agriculture focused workshop outlining bootstrap methods for farmers and food producers building sustainable and profitable businesses that focus on bringing healthy, local foods into communities that need them. Marketing, merchandising, social media, connecting with buyers and more! Experts from NRCS, Extension, SWCD and more will also be on hand. Network with other landowners/operators. Lunch will be served. This event is complimentary, space is limited to 30. Please register ONLY if you WILL attend. Thank you!
Building a Blueprint for Local Food Systems
Join Kane DuPage and North Cook County SWCDs for an urban agriculture focused workshop outlining bootstrap methods for farmers and food producers building sustainable and profitable businesses that focus on bringing healthy, local foods into communities that need them. Marketing, merchandising, social media, connecting with buyers and more! Experts from NRCS, Extension, SWCD and more will also be on hand. Network with other landowners/operators. Lunch will be served. This event is complimentary, space is limited to 30. Please register ONLY if you WILL attend. Thank you!
Our latest Forever Green Newsletter:
2025 - ISSUE 5 - Aug. 13
What we provide:
Soil Erosion & Sediment Control Programs
Provide information, consultation and reviews for Soil Erosion and Sediment Control.
Land Use & Natural Resource Information
Reports provide natural resource information needed for zoning decisions. Aerial photos are available.
Education
A variety of outreach programs for K-12 classrooms and
Scout groups are offered by SWCD staff.
Scout groups are offered by SWCD staff.
Illinois 2025 Budget Slashes SWCD Funding
The 103rd General Assembly of Illinois has finalized the FY25 budget. Sadly, this budget was signed into law with a roughly 48% decrease in SWCD operational funding. Soil and Water Conservation District directors, staff and stakeholders will continue to strive to elevate the message across the state that will ensure that Illinois puts in motion the essential efforts to meet objectives of the nutrient loss reduction strategies (NLRS), achieve grassroots conservation essential to protect the states vital natural resources and raise the bar of climate resiliency across the state. SWCD team members are committed to serving their constituents in agriculture, urban development, watersheds and more. We are mandated by the Illinois Soil & Water Conservation Act
to provide technical information on soil and water conservation, and our teams passionately pursue that assignment. We will find a path forward to ensure that the state’s essential Soil and Water Conservation Districts remain on the frontlines in protecting the state’s most vital natural resources…soil and water.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to support residents’ quality of life by leading efforts to ensure healthy soil, clean water, sustainable land development and regenerative agriculture.