Buffalo Creek Forest Preserve

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The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD), in cooperation with the Lake County Forest Preserves, is developing engineering design plans to expand MWRD's existing Buffalo Creek Reservoir and improve public access at the preserve.

The joint project involves expanding floodwater storage at the reservoir, and conducting habitat restoration work and improving public access throughout the preserve. Public access improvements include adding and relocating trails and bridges to expand recreational opportunities at the preserve.

View the concept plans.

About the Lake County Forest Preserves

As Lake County’s principal guardian of open space and natural areas since 1958, we manage more than 30,000 acres of land and offer innovative educational, recreational and cultural opportunities for all ages.

Visitors of all ages can enjoy over 168 miles of trails for a variety of outdoor recreation uses, ponds and lakes for fishing, public golf courses, historical and cultural venues, public access to the Fox River, and award-winning nature and history education programs and events.

Facilities of special interest include Independence Grove in Libertyville, Ryerson Conservation Area in Riverwoods, Lake County Discovery Museum in Wauconda, Greenbelt Cultural Center in Waukegan, and ThunderHawk Golf Club in Beach Park.

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