Gary R. Weber Associates

Happy Holidays from the GRWA team! We recently celebrated our incredible people at the 19th Hole of St. Andrews Golf & Country Club. Thank you for a great year! 🎄

Lake County Stormwater Management Commission and the Illinois Soil Classifers Associations (ISCA) hosted 50 natural resource professionals at a Hydric Soils for Wetland Delineation Course in Libertyville. GRWA team members who attended were reinforced in the fact that dirt don’t hurt! 🌱🪏

GRWA’s very own won the longest drive at the Wheaton Rotary Rock and Roll outing! What a way to kick off the summer!⛳️🏌️

Some of our team made a splash at the Naperville Riverwalk Duck Race today! We also visited our GRWA duck which you can find on the riverwalk. 💦🐥

Some of our team made a splash at the Naperville Duck Race today! We also visited our GRWA duck which you can find on the Riverwalk. 💦🐥

Ellen Raimondi Schwartz, Senior Ecologist at GRWA, celebrated the last day of American Wetlands Month with a guided walk through the Volo Bog. The hike started with a talk about the history of the bog and the ecological, economic, and social benefits of this important Illinois wetland. The Volo Bog State Natural Area is home to the only open-water quaking bog in Illinois. Formed in an ancient glacial kettle hole lake, Volo Bog was dedicated as the 25th Illinois Nature Preserve in June, 1970. As the southernmost open water quaking bog in North America to exhibit all stages of bog succession, Volo Bog was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1972. It was a perfect day to recognize American Wetlands Month by walking the floating boardwalk, learning about all the vegetational stages that make up the bog, and appreciating the natural resources that have been protected in Illinois. Thank you Ellen for organizing the group and raising awareness about the vital role wetlands play in the environment!

In the field with the finest — teamwork makes the fieldwork! 🤝👷‍♀️

This is our duck known as Gary Webfoot and will proudly be displayed on the Naperville Riverwalk. The team at GRWA is grateful to have been able to serve as the Landscape Architecture consultant to the Naperville Riverwalk Commission since 2006 and we’re happy to participate in the Downtown Naperville Alliance (DNA) duck display. Mark your calendars for the Riverwalk Foundations duck race on June 6th! 🐥

Yesterday we took part in The Conservation Foundation River Sweep, today we celebrate Earth Day! GRWA is proud to do our part in keeping our planet clean! 🌎🌱

🌟 Big congratulations to Noelle, GRWA’s Environmental Resource Specialist, for earning her CPESC (Certified Professional in Erosion and Sediment Control)! 🎉

This prestigious certification recognizes her expertise in protecting our land and waterways from erosion and sediment pollution. Noelle’s dedication and hard work help ensure sustainable practices and a healthier environment for our community. 🌿💧

Join us in celebrating this amazing achievement! 👏

World Wetland Day is celebrated on February 2nd each year. It is significant to recognize wetlands’ critical role for the planet and human well-being. This holiday raises awareness about the vital need to protect and restore these ecosystems. We honored World Wetland Day this year with a presentation from Ellen Raimondi, GRWA’s Senior Natural Resource Consultant. Ellen did an excellent job explaining wetlands and their impact on landscape architecture.