Openlands Lakeshore Preserve Located in Highland Park, ILe=UTF8&msa=0&msid= a10d29c8c5faf&t=p&so urce=embed&ll= , &spn= , &z=1 3http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?hl=en&i e=UTF8&msa=0&msid= a10d29c8c5faf&t=p&so urce=embed&ll= , &spn= , &z=1 3 77-acres of preserve Over a mile of shoreline 3 ravines 336-acres of preserve Over 2 miles of shoreline 5 ravines 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 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? Birds at the Lakeshore Preserve Red-headed Woodpecker Red-bellied Woodpecker Coopers Hawk Common Tern Red-breasted Merganser Swainsons Thrush Lakeshore bluffs Common Juniper (T), Buffalo Berry (E), Golden Sedge (T) and lakeshore Seaside Spurge (E), Sea Rocket (T), Marram Grass (E) Red: Mean C > 5.0; Yellow: 4.5 to 4.9; Green: 4.0 to 4.4; Blue: < 4.0 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 Removal of invasive plant species Removal of invasive plants Tree removal protocol Expose the ground plane to sunlight Reintroduce fire as a management regime Seeding mix, Hydro-mulch & Sedge plugs 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