Changes

==Water Quality==

==Water Quality==

The village had intermittently published a “water quality” pamplet, which was poorly written and poorly organized.  Dr. Golden suggested that it be done annually and commented in the newspapers about the amateur quality of the pamphlet.  It is now published annually with a very professional presentation.

[[File: LesGoldenTreeRally.jpg|thumb|right|150px|<small>In 2007, Leslie M. Golden  discovered the plan by the Oak Park Park District to destroy all the old growth trees in a local park.  Within 48 hours, on the July 4th weekend, he organized a committee to hold a Sunday rally, wrote a flyer, had the flyer distributed throughout the community, obtained speakers, and notified the press.  Over 200 people attended on the hottest day of the year.</small>]]The village had intermittently published a “water quality” pamplet, which was poorly written and poorly organized.  Dr. Golden suggested that it be done annually and commented in the newspapers about the amateur quality of the pamphlet.  It is now published annually with a very professional presentation.

==Landscaping and Conservation of Resources==

==Landscaping and Conservation of Resources==

===Road Kill===

===Road Kill===

Dr. Golden has organized a “road kill” brigade.  For years, he has written a column each fall and each spring asking motorists to slow down and “stop the roadkill.”  He regularly monitors the busy streets and picks up the roadkill and brings it to the proper location for disposal.  This prevents other critters from going onto the road and trying to eat the kill and getting killed themselves.  He is currently lobbying the village to place speed bumps on the streets next to the forest preserves where many critters live.<ref> Golden, Les (2002), “All it would take is a fence to keep critters alive,” ''Wednesday Journal of Oak Park and River Forest'', June 12, p. 41</ref><ref>Golden, Les (2000), “Les ‘Cut the Roadkill’ Golden says, Slow Down!”, ''Wednesday Journal of Oak Park and River Forest'', April 19, p. 25</ref>

[[File: LesGoldenTreeRallyTribune.jpg|thumb|left|175px|<small>In 2007, Dr. Golden  discovered the plan by the Oak Park Park District to destroy all the old growth trees in a local park, notified the state senator and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, and convened a rally which was covered by Chicago television and media, leading to the saving of many of the trees.</small>]]Dr. Golden has organized a “road kill” brigade.  For years, he has written a column each fall and each spring asking motorists to slow down and “stop the roadkill.”  He regularly monitors the busy streets and picks up the roadkill and brings it to the proper location for disposal.  This prevents other critters from going onto the road and trying to eat the kill and getting killed themselves.  He is currently lobbying the village to place speed bumps on the streets next to the forest preserves where many critters live.<ref> Golden, Les (2002), “All it would take is a fence to keep critters alive,” ''Wednesday Journal of Oak Park and River Forest'', June 12, p. 41</ref><ref>Golden, Les (2000), “Les ‘Cut the Roadkill’ Golden says, Slow Down!”, ''Wednesday Journal of Oak Park and River Forest'', April 19, p. 25</ref>

==Animal Welfare==

==Animal Welfare==