Preserve the Future Invest in Nature >>> //// If voters approve the $155 million Forest Preserves referendum, we will use: What it Means The additional property tax on a $300,000 home would be less than $33 a year or $2.75 a month. $65 million to acquire more land to add new preserves, create a wider network of healthy landscapes and add to existing preserves. $30 million to improve water and air quality and reduce flooding by restoring wetlands, prairies, savannas and forests. $60 million to build important trail connections, redevelop or open preserves, address maintenance needs and improve energy efficiency. Election Day Nov. 5 >>> LCFPD.org/referendum Lake County Forest Preserves Photos © R. Scott McNeill, Justine Neslund, Bob Callebert, Jeanna Martinucci Preserve the Future Invest in Nature >>> //// If voters approve the $ 155 million Forest Preserves referendum , we will use : What it Means The additional property tax on a $ 300,000 home would be less than $ 33 a year or $ 2.75 a month . $ 65 million to acquire more land to add new preserves , create a wider network of healthy landscapes and add to existing preserves . $ 30 million to improve water and air quality and reduce flooding by restoring wetlands , prairies , savannas and forests . $ 60 million to build important trail connections , redevelop or open preserves , address maintenance needs and improve energy efficiency . Election Day Nov. 5 >>> LCFPD.org/referendum Lake County Forest Preserves Photos © R. Scott McNeill , Justine Neslund , Bob Callebert , Jeanna Martinucci