In January 2010, the Village established the Environmental Services Division. This Division is responsible for working to improve the environmental well being of our community through education and management of the Village's natural resources.

The Division evaluates alternatives which are cost-effective and environmentally sound. The Division maintains, enhances, and protects trees on Village property, 128 acres of open space, 6 medians in Route 22, and 29 subdivision entrances. The Division is responsible for enforcement of the Tree Preservation and Landscape Code, which regulates tree protection measures for new construction, subdivision landscaping installation, and tree removal operations.

The significant goals and objectives for the Environmental Services Division for 2010 include:

• Enforce the Tree Preservation Ordinance.
• Continue to achieve Tree City status and secure the Growth Award.
• Continue with the parkway tree trimming, public tree reforestation, and private tree planting programs.
• Continue and enhance programs addressing insect infestation in public and private trees.
• Monitor and evaluate the fauna in open spaces.
• Investigate methods to improve municipal operations with "green" initiatives (Village Board directed goal).
• Monitor and manage coyotes and other wildlife.
• Review the Village Code to ensure environmentally friendly regulations.
• Maintenance of open space.
• Maintenance of formal landscape beds.
• Liaison to the Solid Waste Agency of Lake County.
• Management of Village's wastehauler program.
• Liaison to watershed and other environmental groups.
• Provide educational outreach programs.