2. Openlands Lakeshore Preserve

3. Located in Highland Park, IL http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&i e=UTF8&msa=0&msid=11287249822838 8660766.00046788a10d29c8c5faf&t=p&so urce=embed&ll=42.215042,- 87.795353&spn=0.044498,0.072956&z=1 3http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&i e=UTF8&msa=0&msid=11287249822838 8660766.00046788a10d29c8c5faf&t=p&so urce=embed&ll=42.215042,- 87.795353&spn=0.044498,0.072956&z=1 3

4. 77-acres of preserve Over a mile of shoreline 3 ravines

5. 336-acres of preserve Over 2 miles of shoreline 5 ravines

7. Research - Planning - On-site work… – Completed the study ground and storm water systems – Investigated soils and slope stability – Completed shoreline analysis – Developed restoration plan for the lakeshore bluffs – Initiated restoration of the north half of the bluff-line – Developed a restoration plan for Bartlett Ravine – Well into the restoration of Bartlett Ravine – Kept homeowners and elected officials informed

8. Six state-listed endangered and threatened plant species identified Much of Bartlett Ravine and the northern lake bluff is considered to be of significant ecological value Remnants of shrubby prairie that once typified this area of the Lake Michigan shore can still be found Ongoing surveys of migratory birds Common Juniper (T)Sea Rocket (T)Buffalo Berry (E)Seaside Spurge (E) Cerulean warbler Why restore this landscape?

10. Birds at the Lakeshore Preserve Red-headed Woodpecker Red-bellied Woodpecker Cooper’s Hawk Common Tern Red-breasted Merganser Swainson’s Thrush

11. Lakeshore bluffs Common Juniper (T), Buffalo Berry (E), Golden Sedge (T)

12. …and lakeshore Seaside Spurge (E), Sea Rocket (T), Marram Grass (E)

13. Red: Mean C > 5.0; Yellow: 4.5 to 4.9; Green: 4.0 to 4.4; Blue: < 4.0

14. Urgent Restoration Activities: –Management of erosion and storm water –Removal of invasive plant species –Expose the ground plane to sunlight –Reintroduce fire as a management regime –Implement adaptive management –Influence adjacent development

15. Removal of invasive plant species

16. Removal of invasive plants

17. Tree removal protocol

19. Expose the ground plane to sunlight

20. Reintroduce fire as a management regime

28. Seeding mix, Hydro-mulch & Sedge plugs

32. Restoration of one of the last remaining ravine & bluff ecosystems in the greater Chicago region Availability for scientific study and a model for a learning landscape Qualifying for Illinois Nature Preserve status Some Anticipated Results…

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