Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Watershed Links

Local Watershed Links

Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber's mission is to promote the advancement of the economic, industrial, professional, commercial, cultural, and civic welfare of the Canton/Stark County area.

http://www.cantonchamber.org

Crossroads RC & D
Crossroads provides technical assistance to projects related to the environment such as water quality planning and implementation, with a focus on rural resources and businesses. Types of services provided by Crossroads include fund raising, strategic planning, project planning, board development, grant writing, and natural resource technical expertise.
www.crossroadsrcd.org

Earth Acton Partnership (EAP)
EAP is a Canton-based environmental not-for-profit organization funded by grants, contributions, and memberships. Their goal is to restore greenspace in urban areas to help solve storm water run-off problems associated with development.
www.earthactionpartnership.org

Medina County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD)

Medina County SWCD promotes the conservation of natural resources in Medina County, Ohio, by providing current and accurate information, technical assistance, education, and cost-share programs.

www.medinaswcd.org

Medina Summit Land Conservancy

This nonprofit land trust is dedicated to protecting land in Summit and Medina Counties from development.

www.mslconservancy.org

Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District Assessment

This website from the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District is devoted to promoting the mission of the District and explains the proposed maintenance assessment for land parcels within the Muskingum River Watershed.

www.mwcd.org

Northeast Ohio Four County Regional Planning & Development Organization (NEFCO)

NEFCO was created as a voluntary organization to enable local officials to discuss problems facing the Region and to develop strategies to cope with them. NEFCO also serves as a forum through which local, state and federal planning programs can be more effectively coordinated.

NEFCO's Clean Water (208) Plan

NEFCO's Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)

NEFCO Fact Sheet (PDF)

Portage Lakes Advisory Council (PLAC)

The Portage Lakes Advisory Council (PLAC) is a non-political, not-for-profit corporation in Summit County, Ohio, existing for persons interested in the well being of the Portage Lakes and improving the quality of life within its environs.

www.portagelakes-ohio.com

Stark County
This site is the place to go to find information about Stark County’s elected officials, County agencies, County jobs, and links to other local agencies and cities.
www.co.stark.oh.us

Stark County Drainage Task Force

The Stark County Drainage Task Force was organized after Stark County suffered sever flooding in July 2003. The website provides an overview of the Task Force's goals and objectives as well as useful information on drainage and stormwater management specific to Stark County.

http://www.drainage.co.stark.oh.us

Stark County Health Department – Environmental
This site contains information on all the Health Department’s Environmental programs and services, including the mosquito program, animal bits, lead analysis, public health complaints, well water samples, permits, and septic system inspections.
http://starkhealth.org/environmental.html

Stark Parks

The mission of the Stark County Park District is to acquire, preserve and develop natural areas accessible to all residents of Stark County for purposes of passive recreation, conservation, education and outdoor nature appreciation.

www.starkparks.com

Stark Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD)
Stark SWCD is dedicated to conserving natural resources by educating, guiding and assisting the citizens of Stark County, Ohio. This site contains information about their programs, including agricultural assistance and storm water management.
www.starkswcd.org

Summit County Health Department - Environmental Health Division

The Environmental Health Division is the inspectional arm of the Summit County Health District. Some of the programs and services provided by the Environmental Health Division include home sewage disposal, mosquito control, emergency planning and response, and well water safety.

http://www.schd.org/CONTRIBUTE_SITE/Environmental_Health/Environmental_Health_Index.asp

Summit County Storm Water Initiative

The County's NPDES Storm Water Phase II initiative run through the Summit County Engineer's office that promotes a cooperative, coordinated, cost effective, comprehensive, and continued watershed management system program in the County.

Summit County Engineer: Summit County Storm Water Management

Summit Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD)

The Summit SWCD provides local leadership and technical assistance for innovative programs to conserve soils, improve water quality, and enhance natural resources in Summit County, Ohio.

Summit SWCD

Wayne Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD)

Wayne SWCD provides a wide range of conservation services and programs to the citizens of Wayne County, Ohio.

Wayne Soil & Water Conservation District

Western Reserve RC & D

The Western Reserve Resource Conservation and Development Council (RC&D) area includes Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage, Summit, and Wayne Counties. They work to plan, promote, and implement conservation and sustainable uses of natural resources, in both rural and urban areas.

Western Reserve RC&D

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State Watershed Links

Clean Ohio Fund

In November 2000, voters approved the $400 million Clean Ohio Fund program to preserve green space and farmland, improve outdoor recreation, and revitalize blighted neighborhoods by cleaning up and redeveloping polluted properties.

clean.ohio.gov

Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) – Division of Surface Water
The Division of Water’s mission is to protect, enhance and restore all waters in the state for the health, safety and welfare of present and future generations. This site contains sections on Ohio EPA publications, water resource rules and laws, policies and guidance, and surface water programs.
www.epa.ohio.gov/dsw

Ohio EPA's 2004 Sport Fish Consumption Advisory

Here you will find information on fish consumption advisories issued by the Ohio Department of Health for sport fish caught in Ohio waters. The Department of Health, in cooperation with Ohio EPA and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, issues this advice under Ohio law (Ohio Revised Code Chapter 3701).

www.epa.ohio.gov/dsw/fishadvisory/index.aspxl

Ohio EPA's Study on the Lower Middle Branch of Nimishillen Creek

The Ohio EPA conducted an aquatic ecological assessment along a portion of the Middle Branch of Nimishillen Creek around the IUSI-Union Metal facility located in Canton.

Ohio EPA's Study on the Lower Middle Branch of Nimishillen Creek

Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR)
ODNR is responsible for mineral extraction, monitoring of dam safety, managing water resources, mapping major geological structures, and promoting recycling and litter prevention in Ohio. They also have jurisdiction over more than 120,000 acres of inland waters (lakes and ponds), 7,000 miles of streams, 481 miles of the Ohio River, and 2.25 million acres of Lake Erie. In addition, ODNR owns 74 state parks, 20 state forests, 123 state nature preserves, and 96 wildlife areas.
www.dnr.state.oh.us

Ohio Farm Bureau Federation – Water Quality
The Ohio Farm Bureau has over 200,000 members and is the largest general farm organization in Ohio representing all 88 Ohio counties. Part of the Farm Bureau’s mission is working with agricultural producers throughout the state to minimize pollution to surface water (streams, lakes, wetlands) and groundwater.
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation

The Ohio State University Extension
Their mission is to help people improve lives through an educational process using scientific knowledge on identified issues and needs. The Extension is broadly recognized throughout the state as a premier educational network for food, agriculture and environmental sciences.
www.ag.ohio-state.edu

Ohio Watershed Network
This site provides information to community members and environmental professionals who want to protect the resources in their watershed. The site contains articles on topical issues relating to watershed management, a virtual watershed tour, information on other watershed groups in Ohio, and other resources and reference materials.
www.ohiowatersheds.osu.edu

STREAMS

STREAMS, which stands for STream Restoration, Ecology, & Aquatic Management Solutions, is a website for a multi-agency group dedicated to improving the function and quality of Ohio streams through education on the use of natural channel design concepts.

http://streams.osu.edu

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Federal Watershed Links

United States Department of Agriculture - Natural Resources and Environment

The goal of the Natural Resources and Environment (NRE) Mission Area is to ensure the health of the land through sustainable management. The NRE is composed of the Forest Service and theNatural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) which assist with rural development and help communities with natural resource concerns, such as erosion control, watershed protection, and forestry.

Natural Resources and Environment (NRE) Mission Area

United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) - Office of Water

The USEPA has been working for over 30 years to provide the American people a cleaner, healthier environment. Below is a link to their Office of Water which is charged with safeguarding America's water resources.

www.epa.gov/water

Stream Systems Technology Center

The Stream Systems Technology Center, or "STREAM TEAM " is a national technical center chartered to improve knowledge of stream systems and watershed hydrology, develop operational tools and technology, provide training and technical support, and identify research needs for the purpose of coordinating development of needed technology to secure favorable conditions of water flows.
www.stream.fs.fed.us

Surf Your Watershed: USEPA has developed a website dedicated to environmental issues and information for the entire Tuscarawas River Basin. You can find up-to-date information ranging from water quality data to population statistics.

EPA: Surf Your Watershed > Tuscarawas Watershed -- 05040001

United States Geological Service (USGS)
The USGS is a federal agency that serves the nation by providing reliable scientific information to: a) describe and understand the earth; b) minimize loss of life and property from natural disasters; c) manage water, biological, energy, and mineral resources; and d) enhance and protect our quality of life. One of the services USGS provides is establishing a network of monitoring/gaging stations on hundreds of streams across the country. Below are links to not only the USGS website, but to all the stream-gaging stations located in the watersheds.

USGS Website: www.usgs.gov

Chippewa Creek Stream Gage: http://waterdata.usgs.gov/oh/nwis/uv?03116077
Nimishillen Creek Mainstem Stream Gage: www.waterdata.usgs.gov/oh/nwis/uv?03118500
Nimishillen Creek Middle Branch Stream Gage: www.waterdata.usgs.gov/oh/nwis/uv?03118000

Tuscarawas River at Massillon Stream Gage: http://waterdata.usgs.gov/oh/nwis/uv?03117000

Wolf Creek Stream Gage: http://waterdata.usgs.gov/oh/nwis/uv?410014081362600

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Other Watershed Links

American Rivers

American Rivers is a national nonprofit conservation organization dedicated to protecting and restoring healthy natural rivers and the variety of life they sustain for people, fish, and wildlife.

www.americanrivers.org

Center for Watershed Protection

This is a nonprofit corporation that provides local governments, activists, and watershed organizations around the country with the technical tools for protecting some of the nation's most precious natural resources: our streams, lakes and rivers.

www.cwp.org

Izaak Walton League - Save Our Streams (SOS) Program

Save Our Streams (SOS) is a national watershed education and outreach program oraganized by the Izaak Walton League of America. For more than 30 years, SOS has developed innovative educational programs for various groups and individuals throughout the country.

www.iwla.org/SOS/

Know Your Watershed

Know Your Watershed is a coordinated national efforts to encourage the formation of local, voluntary watershed partnerships and help assure that these partnerships successfully attain their goals.

CTIC - Know Your Watershed - Watershed

National Watershed Coalition NEW!!

An organization that advocates dealing with natural resource problems and issues using watershed as the planning and implementation unit. This site provides information about watersheds, legislation affecting watersheds, and various brochures and reports.

www.watershedcoalition.org

Project WET (Watershed Education for Teachers)

Project WET is a nonprofit water education program and publisher for educators and young people ages 5-18. The program facilitates and promotes awareness, appreciation, knowledge, and stewardship of water resources through dissemination of classroom-ready teaching aids and the establishment of internationally sponsored programs.

www.projectwet.org

River Network
This organization has assumed primary responsibility for building and supporting the river and watershed movement. They help groups learn how to organize in their communities, and provide tools and training they need to be effective.
www.rivernetwork.org

WaterWeb
The WaterWeb consortium was created to promote the sharing of information concerning water and the environment. This organization seeks to bring together educational, governmental, nonprofit, and commercial entities interested in water research, conservation, and management. It’s a good site to find information on many water topics.
www.waterweb.org

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