About Us:

The Livingston County Chapter has been one of the leaders among Illinois Chapters of Pheasants Forever.  Since 1986, the Livingston County Chapter has raised more than $1,200,000 to fund the purchase of seed, trees, equipment & education toward the increase of wildlife habitat.

Filter strips are grassed lanes along streams, creeks, wetlands, drainage ditches and rivers. They filter sediment, fertilizer, and pesticides from storm runoff water and generally help improve overall water quality and wildlife habitat, either as nesting cover or winter cover in the country.

Most filter strips are 66 to 72 feet wide. They are usually planted with a mixture of Smooth Bromegrass, Alfalfa and Timothy. Warm season grasses also can be placed on filter strips and provide better winter cover. The seed is provided to landowners free of charge from the Livingston County Chapter of Pheasants Forever.