Lake Co. briefs

Water conservation campaign

Fremont Township has embarked on a water conservation campaign. According to township officials, Lake County has an abundance of water but there is increasing concern that consumable water is becoming a limited commodity, and if not used properly, residents could face shortages within 20 years. Initially, posters and signs concerning water conservation will be placed in high-profile public areas. Residents are also encouraged to purchase and display signs. They are available for $30 per sign at the township office, 22376 W. Erhart Road, Mundelein. Proceeds will be used to fund water conservation projects. Call (847) 223-2847 or visit www.fremonttownship.com.

Fishing contest set:

The people behind the foxlakefishing.com Web site have organized a fishing tournament. The event is set for Sept. 14 at Baja Benny's, 36930 N. Stanton Point Road, Ingleside. Fishing fans of all ages can participate. Music, a raffle and other activities are scheduled. For information, call Paul Jones at (847) 946-6379, e-mail paul@foxlakefishing.com or visit www.foxlakefishing.com.

Wauconda Township holds electronics collection:

Wauconda Township residents are invited to bring their electronic recyclables to the next collection event, 8 a.m. to noon, Sept. 6 at the Wauconda Township Highway Department, 505 W. Bonner Road. The following items will be taken: monitors, keyboards, cords and cables, modems, laptop PC's, main frames, hard drives, CD-ROM drives, palm organizers, hand-held games, ups battery backups, printers, TVs, VCR/DVD players, video games, joysticks, game controllers, cameras, speakers, radios, stereo systems, portable radios, CD players, radio controlled toys, electric toy slot cars, electric toy trains, typewriters, word processors, copy/fax/adding/swapostage machines, scanners, calculators, paper shredders, telephones, cordless phones, answering machines, cell phones, pagers, CB's/two way radios, blenders, coffeemakers, microwaves, fans, humidifiers/vaporizers, vacuums, toasters, power tools, sewing machines, waffle irons, scales, irons, hair dryers, curling irons, electric razors and electric toothbrushes. For information, call the township Office at (847) 526-2631.