Mission: To insure that the overall mission of the Forest Preserve District is advanced through the plans, programs, and activities of all its Departments, according to the following:
The mission of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, Illinois, is to acquire, restore, and manage lands for the purpose of protecting and preserving public open space with its natural wonders — significant prairies, forests, wetlands, rivers, streams, and other landscapes with all its associated wildlife — in a natural state for the education, pleasure, and recreation of the public, now and in the future.
The General Office of the Forest Preserve District of Cook County contains four distinct areas:
Executive Office
The Executive Office oversees the strategic plans set by the staff and that these plans focus on the District’s mission of preservation and protection of natural lands, and emphasizing the education, pleasure and recreation of the public. We direct the development of planning and research for effective long range program planning. All departments operations and needs are reviewed and department heads are given directions.
Secretary/Treasurer to the Board of Commissioners
The Secretary/Treasurer is the official custodian of all papers, books and records of the Forest Preserve District. The Secretary prepares the agenda and attends all meetings of the Board and of the various Committees. A Journal of Proceedings is prepared each year from these meetings.
Public Information
The Public Information Office primarily works with the news media regarding Forest Preserve District programs, special events and news stories. By using news releases, news conferences and meetings with Editorial Boards, information about the Forest Preserve District is disseminated to the general public. News Media includes, newspapers, magazines, TV, radio, and cable.
