St. Charles Tree Commission Becomes Natural Resources Commission

From the City of St. Charles: The St. Charles Tree Commission has changed its name to the Natural Resources Commission. This modification reflects an expanded mission of protecting the environment and promoting sustainability.

The updated mission of the Natural Resources Commission is to work through a committed partnership with the community to conserve, preserve, protect and enhance the City's natural resources, and to raise awareness and make recommendations concerning environmental issues within the City of St. Charles.

“The Natural Resources Commission certainly will maintain a vested interest in the City’s urban forest,” said Public Works Manager A.J. Reineking. “The Commission’s expanded scope includes interests such as native landscapes, light pollution, water quality, and topics of that nature.”

For more information about the City’s Natural Resources Commission, visit www.stcharlesil.gov/government/natural-resources-commission or contact Commission Chair Ralph Grathoff at ralph@thornapplelandscapes.com.

About the City of St. Charles

City of St. Charles Mission: Heritage. Community. Service. Opportunity. Friendly neighborhoods, unique architecture, beautiful parks, cultural amenities and innovative schools have earned St. Charles its reputation as the Pride of the Fox. Located in both DuPage and Kane counties, the City of St. Charles is 35 miles west of downtown Chicago, and has a population of approximately 33,000. Over 2,100 businesses, consisting of a balanced mix of retailers, restaurants and manufacturing facilities, employ more than 18,000 people. The City of St. Charles was named the #1 City for Families by Family Circle®magazine in 2011; one of the “150 Great Places in Illinois,” by the AIA Illinois; and one of the “Top 10 Towns To Live In” by West Suburban Living magazine. www.stcharlesil.gov

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