February 10, 2025
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Natural resource program would help cover costs for nature projects in Kendall County area

Covered projects include rain gardens, cover crops, and pollinator-friendly plantings

By Joey Weslo
Nancy Lawrence, left, with Red Bud Creek Farm, shows Kendall County high school students her greenhouse while talking about various plant science careers.

The Kendall County Soil & Water Conservation District is launching a program covering up to 75% of property owners' projects dedicated to preserving natural resources. Pictured, in one of the district's sponsored educational opportunities, Nancy Lawrence, left, with Red Bud Creek Farm, shows Kendall County high school students her greenhouse while talking about various plant science careers. (photo provided by Kendall County Soil and Water Conservation District )

A cost-sharing program is being launched across Kendall County and the Yorkville area that will cover 75% of homeowners projects to do everything from constructing a rain garden, planting pollinator-friendly species and trying out farmland cover crops.

From Feb. 1 through March 29, landowners can sign-up for the Partners for Conservation cost-share program administered by the Kendall County Soil & Water Conservation District. The program is designed to provide technical and financial assistance towards projects that conserve soil, enhance water quality, and protect natural resources, according to a news release.

The program funding is made available to address the large number of landowners and operators who have said they would like to maximize efficiency with their natural resources, but need some assistance to get started, according to the release.

Among the eligible projects, funding will be provided for cover crops, no-till/strip-till, pollinator habitat, water well decommissioning, filter strips and grassed waterways.

The program will also cover pasture and hay land planting, saturated buffers, bioreactors, and rain gardens, according to the release.

For more information on the program, contact Alyse Olson at 630-553-5821 ext. 3, or email alyse.olson@il.nacdnet.net.