The DuPage Forest Preserve was lauded in an article on May 16, 2024, in The Daily Herald for its
commitment to sustainable practices. Titled DuPage Forest Preserve Takes in More Carbon than it Emits, the article cited the electric golf cart solar recharging building, geothermal at the new Willowbrook Wildlife Center, and other solar projects. Upcoming efforts include installing solar for the District headquarters and landfill gas to be harnessed into natural gas for clean electric energy. Clean air, water, and land are essential for the District mission to protect the natural environment for healthy habitats in DuPage County.
