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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
RECOGNIZING THE FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT OF COOK COUNTY AND ITS PARTNERS FOR RECEIVING MULTIPLE AWARDS FOR PLANNING & IMPROVEMENTS MADE TO THE DES PLAINES RIVER TRAIL
WHEREAS, in 2025, the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the "Forest Preserves") and its partners received four significant awards recognizing the Des Plaines River Trail for planning and trail improvement efforts; and
WHEREAS, in February 2025, the Des Plaines River Trail received the Engineering Excellence Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies, Illinois Chapter, recognizing engineering excellence and honoring projects that demonstrate innovation, creative problem-solving, and engineering's unique ability to improve communities; and
WHEREAS, in April 2025, the Des Plaines River Trail received the Advancing Trails Award from American Trails, in the trail design and planning category, which recognizes a trail project demonstrating innovative planning and design techniques, while incorporating accessibility and making a positive impact to the community; and
WHEREAS, in June 2025, the Des Plaines River Trail received an award from the National Association of Counties in the parks and recreation category, highlighting its efforts to revitalize and reimagine public spaces in ways that benefit residents and visitors; and
WHEREAS, also in June 2025, the Des Plaines River Trail project received an award from the National Association of County Park and Recreation Officials in the trails and corridors category, which recognizes excellence in trail, greenway, waterway, corridor or other linear park development; and
WHEREAS, the Des Plaines River Trail is a 56-mile-long, regionally significant linear trail system that extends from Wadsworth, Wisconsin, to River Grove in Cook County, Illinois, winding through numerous municipalities and serving tens of thousands of users annually for recreation and alternative transportation; and
WHEREAS, the Forest Pre...
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