"Rain, Rain, Go THIS Way!" sponsored by League of Women Voters

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Flooding and erosion are two expensive, destructive results from heavy rain fall and can depress property values. There are various steps you can take to mitigate these and other problems caused by storm water. The League of Women Voters - Lake Forest/Lake Bluff is hosting a program "Rain, Rain Go THIS Way!" on Monday, June 30, 7:00 pm at Elawa Farm. Hear three expert speakers who will explain both the issues and some reasonable and attractive solutions. They range from the simple to more comprehensive landscaping designs. Other large scale problems include water pollution from runoff, ravine and bluff failure, and closed beaches. Krista Grimm, Urban Planner and LWV-Illinois Water Resources Specialist Curt Volkmann, Chair - Lake Forest Collaborative for Environmental Leadership and Sarah Surroz, Conservation Director - Conserve Lake County Program is free but please register online at www.lwv-lflb.org Elawa Farm is located at 1401 Middlefork Dr. in Lake Forest. The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. For more information, please visit our website http://lwv-lflb.org/ We welcome men and women of all ages to become members