We are pleased to announce that the RPC has been granted tax-exempt status by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, in near-record time. This new status means more opportunities for the RPC. Donations to the RPC are fully tax-deductible. With more funding, the RPC will be able to engage in more activities beneficial to the community.

History: The RPC is involved in many events – a stewardship guide for residents, a series of public events on topics such as trees and deer, articles in the Village Voice, a survey of residents, and the RPC’s web site (www.riverwoodsrpc.org). A little history may help put the RPC in perspective. The RPC used to be affiliated with the Riverwoods Residents’ Association (RRA), first as the Building and Development Committee and then later as the Riverwoods Preservation Committee. When the RRA requested that its committees become self-supporting, the Riverwoods Preservation Council was formed. The RPC is grateful for the RRA’s past support. Although the RPC is no longer affiliated with the RRA, the RPC continues to believe that a strong and independent RRA is vital to the well-being of the community.

Goals: The last several meetings of the RPC have been spent formulating long-term goals and projects for the organization. A fundamental goal remains the preservation of the Village’s ecological heritage. The RPC expects to continue its periodic educational programs and articles in the Village Voice. The RPC is also examining other projects in response to its recent telephone survey of approximately 80 residents.

Survey: Although a recent survey does not represent a scientific sampling of Riverwoods, it does provide a valuable insight into the concerns of residents. The survey showed that many residents are deeply devoted to Riverwoods, have a clear vision of what Riverwoods should be, and have strong feelings about the issues that threaten that vision. The survey identified residents’ top environmental concerns: development, deer, woodland health and invasive plants and insects.
Some residents feel that Riverwoods is at a critical crossroads, and that fundamental decisions will need to be made in the very near future to avoid rapid loss of the natural ambiance of the Village. The RPC will be using the survey and other information to develop specific projects.

If you have ideas for projects, or would like to join or provide other input or assistance, please do not hesitate to contact the RPC at questions@riverwoodsrpc.org or through Joan Becker at 847-374-8122.

Donations: If you would like to become a member of the Riverwoods Preservation Council, or if you would simply like to support the RPC’s future success, we welcome your membership and any additional donations.
Suggested membership contributions:
$10 for a child
$25
$50
Or to become a Charter Member: $100

Please make your check payable to the Riverwoods Preservation Council, and deliver it to RPC Treasurer Howard Patterson, 475 Thornmeadow Road, Riverwoods, IL 60015.

The RPC is an independent non-profit 501(c)3 corporation. Your contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. If your employer matches contributions, don’t forget to provide us with the matching contribution form.