Land Improvement Contractors List
Our local contractor list includes contact information and services provided within the DeKalb County area and surrounding counties.
Natural Resource Information Report
What is an NRI report and how to request one?
NRI reports contain descriptions of present site conditions, resources, and the potential impacts that proposed change may have on a site and its resources. The natural resource information is gathered from standardized data, on-site investigations and information furnished by the petitioner.
This report is a requirement under Section 22.02a of the Illinois Soil and Water Conservation District’s Act. Reports can be ordered by completing an application and submitting it to the SWCD in the corresponding county. Applicants will be provided a NRI report no more than 30 days after an application has been received.
Please contact the office if you have any questions. NRI Application and Fee Schedule are available for download through the links provided.
Solar Energy System Landscape Plan and Monitoring/Maintenance Plan Review
The DeKalb County Solar Energy System Ordinance 2022-21 requires the Developer to provide a detailed Landscape Plan and Landscape Monitoring and Maintenance Plan to the DeKalb County Soil and Water Conservation District for review and approval. Both plans must include all components outlined in the County's SES Ordinance.
Agriculture Land Disturbing Waiver Request Form
The Agriculture Land Disturbing Waiver request is required for any agriculture land disturbing activity within 100 feet of a lake, pond, river, stream, wetland, whether farmed, delineated, or depicted in the County GIS maps or floodplain.
Please contact the office if you have any questions or need help identifying if a waiver is needed.