Policy
The Openlands Policy program works to impact systemic changes that protect and enhance open space and natural resources throughout northeastern Illinois and the surrounding region. We achieve this goal by:
- Conducting thoughtful and comprehensive research,
- Developing reports and sound public policies,
- Advocating for the adoption of these policies, and
- Regularly providing advice and information to help individuals, community groups, and other organizations protect land and water for public enjoyment.
Openlands Policy tackles a variety of regional conservation issues, provides useful how-to guides, and helps you get involved. See all of Openlands' Policy items below.
Find Out What's Happening
Openlands wants you to be an active and vocal member of your community. The first step, of course, is educating yourself.
ACTION ALERT: Help Pass FPDCC Stormwater Management Policy!
Openlands and its coalition partners need your help to ensure that the Board of Commissioners of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (FPDCC) pass the proposed stormwater management policy, protecting and enhancing both ecosystems and valuable natural resources.
Farmland Protection
With its unique confluence of climate, topography, and high-quality soils, Illinois farmland—some of the finest in the world—is disappearing at an alarming rate, and with it goes many public benefits, including food, fiber, and biomass for renewable energy. Well-managed farms also:
Get to Know Your Elected Officials
Before you contact your local, state, and/or federal elected officials, it’s good to know who they are—not just their names and addresses but where they stand on issues and their voting record.
Write a Letter
Now that you’ve figured out who your representative is and found an issue that inspires you, it’s time to put pen to paper (or fingers to keys, as the case may be).
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