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Upper Scioto River Watershed Project - Delaware SWCD
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Written by Ed Miller
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Monday, 20 October 2008 09:01 |
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On Saturday, Octobe r 18 seven attentive college students and their tireless ecology lab teacher took on Fulton Creek for their fall quarter project. Five stream sample sites were selected along the length of Fulton Creek from the creek's mouth at the Scioto River to the headwaters northwest of Richwood. A sixth site was sampled on the Scioto River downstream of where Fulton Creek empties into the river. Thanks to the cooperation and support of six local farmers and fantastic weather provided by Mother Nature the sampling event was one interesting and huge success. Students worked in pairs or teams as they rotated through each learning experience. Measurements and observations were recorded for fish species, water chemistry, stream habitat and other physical properties of the creek. This science project was not an easy assignment. Students and instructor had to rise early, load up the gear and travel from the university to Richwood by 9:30 in the morning. The field day ended at 6:30 p.m. with an additional hour drive back to campus to unload gear, eat supper, take a shower and crash. In addition to the rigorous schedule, students had to work while wearing chest waders and carry significant other gear and equipment which tested their determination and stamina while presenting a multitude of other learning challenges. When the students complete their research project they will present their finding to the university and the watershed project. The "Stream Team" plan to present their findings at 10:00 AM on Tuesday November 18, 2008 at Kottman Hall. For further information on the presentation please contact the watershed project office at 740/368-1921 x109. |
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 16 November 2008 11:12 )
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Written by Administrator
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Monday, 25 August 2008 13:03 |
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 The Annual Scioto River Sweep took place as scheduled on Saturday, September 6, 2008. Approximately 50 individuals participated in cleaning the Scioto River and River Road in Delaware County from the dam at Prospect near the north county line south to Radnor Road. Staff from Delaware General Health District were assisted by the Delaware Soil and Water Conservation District, Preservation Parks of Delaware County, and Radnor Township in cleaning up this stretch of the river. Other supporters included the Scioto River Valley Federation (event T-shirts, food & cooking lunch) and Boy Scouts of America (canoes and equipment) and a tremendous amount of support from Ohio Wesleyan University students and other local community volunteers.
It is believed that this is the first time an organized event has ever cleaned this segment of the Scioto River. Litter and trash removed from the river included about one hundred truck and car tires and hundreds of bottles and cans. Other miscellaneous and interesting items included a canoe, water heater, bicycle, toilet, car batteries, home stereo system and a pair of "devil doll" statues. In all nearly 2 tons of litter were removed from the Scioto River and River Road. The morning was an exhausting exercise, especially for the canoeists who had to tote everything from car parts to truck tires in their canoes for a couple of miles. Wet, muddy and smelly the Wesleyan students and community volunteers were undaunted in completing their task. An outdoor cookout followed courtesy of the Scioto River Valley Federation. The event organizers extend their grateful appreciation to everyone involved for helping to Keep Delaware County (and the Scioto River) Beautiful! To View Flyer click here |
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Last Updated ( Monday, 29 September 2008 17:16 )
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Written by Administrator
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Friday, 23 May 2008 15:40 |
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Fulton Creek watershed is a "focus watershed" in the Upper Scioto River Watershed Project area. In addition, Fulton Creek is a "treatment watershed" in a USDA-Cooperative State Research, Education and Extention Service research project using social indicators from a 2008 farmer survey. Survey results are being used to fine-tune the conservation education and outreach components of the watershed project. Several other research and study efforts are either beginning or are underway in Fulton Creek including stream assessments and new conservation program exploration. For more information on new conservation program exploration see water quality trading. Watershed Facts - Area is approximately 38,699 acres or about 60.5 square miles.
- Includes approximately 27.0 miles of Fulton Creek and it’s named tributaries (Elliott Run, Ash Run aka Peacock Run, and Big Run). In addition, about 5.0 miles of the Scioto River mainstem, and about 4.0 miles of Utz Run in Delaware County. (Total open watercourse miles in subwatershed 9 is about 64.3).
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Last Updated ( Monday, 20 October 2008 08:25 )
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Written by Administrator
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Friday, 23 May 2008 19:13 |
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Upper Scioto River Watershed Project Advisory Committee
Thursday, December 11, 2008
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
North Union Local School District Offices (at Essex)
12920 State Route 739
Richwood, OH 43344 |
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Last Updated ( Monday, 22 September 2008 18:22 )
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Written by Administrator
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Friday, 23 May 2008 18:49 |
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If your septic system failed, or you know someone whose did, you are not alone. As a homeowner, you are responsible for maintaining your septic system. Proper septic system maintenance will help keep your system from failing and will help maintain your investment in your home. Failing septic systems can contaminate the ground water that you or your neighbors drink and can pollute nearby rivers, streams, lakes, and reservoirs. To find the best information for homeowners with septic systems check out this site. |
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Written by Administrator
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Friday, 23 May 2008 18:45 |
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Did you know that one-third of the water Americans consume daily is used to irrigate lawns, water gardens, and maintain landscaping? More alarming, up to fifty percent of that water going to waste is due to over watering, runoff and evaporation. With a few simple steps, homeowners can significantly reduce the amount of water used and wasted on lawns and gardens. To help address this issue, homeowners throughout the watershed should take a closer look at their outdoor water use. There are several simple steps to save water and money such as watering in the early morning to minimize evaporation, avoiding watering driveways and sidewalks, utilizing mirco-irrigation such as soaker hoses, and consulting a WaterSense irrigation partner for advice on in-ground sprinkler systems. For more information on watering efficiently and to locate a WaterSense irrigation partner in your area, visit this website. |
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Last Updated ( Friday, 04 July 2008 16:04 )
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Written by Administrator
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Friday, 23 May 2008 17:22 |
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An initiative to remove the lowhead dam on the Scioto River at Prospect has had a long and unsuccessful history. Over the years the dam has been an off and on topic for discussion by various government agency officials, organizations, and citizens. Recently, the City of Columbus has demonstrated an interest in undertaking the complexities of the dam decommissioning process in conjunction with the Water Beyond 2000 Upground Reservoir Project in Thompson Township in Delaware County. For more detailed information about the Water Beyond 2000 Upground Reservoir Project visit the project website Although not official, it appears that the schedule for removal of the dam has been revised. The City of Columbus is currently in the process of obtaining a Clean Water Act Section 404 permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The permit application was submitted on March 16, 2007, and proposed demolition of the Prospect Dam as mitigation for the installation of a proposed inflatable weir in the Scioto River. The City of Columbus anticipates receiving approval for the Section 404 permit later in 2008, after mitigation plans associated with disturbances to an archeological site and adverse affects on historic properties are reviewed and approved by OHPO. The City of Columbus submitted an application for a Section 401 Water Quality Certification to the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency for the project on May 3, 2007. Ohio EPA issued the Section 401 Water Quality Certification (WQC) on April 19, 2008. The WQC accepted the proposed mitigation plan, including the removal of the Prospect Dam and the creation of new off-site wetlands. The Upground Reservoirs Project is now planned to begin in the spring of 2010, and is not expected to be complete until late 2012. The Prospect Dam is still in place and will not be removed until some time in 2012. Progress is now being made toward the safe and environmentally positive removal of the structure and the restoration of the work area. |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 18 September 2008 12:08 )
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