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Summer Stream Encounters

Ever wanted to explore your local stream, but didn’t know exactly where and how?
​
This summer the Warren County Soil and Water Conservation District is hosting
3 Stream Encounter programs!


​While at the event, citizens can enjoy their local stream through a guided educational opportunity on how to monitor for stream health and participate in a stream cleanup. 

*While this program is open to all ages, it does require physical ability to enter and exit the stream, walk and stand on slick and uneven surfaces, and enter water potentially up to 18" high. Please plan accordingly when considering adult to child ratios in your group


Program is Free! 
Registration and General Activity Waiver Form (see below) is REQUIRED.
Please wear comfortable clothing and footwear
.

June Stream Encounter 
When: Tuesday June 8
Time 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Where: Harmon Park, 300 S. East Street, Lebanon, OH 45036

Register HERE

July Stream Encounter
When: Tuesday July 13
Time: 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Where: Franklin Municipal Park,
301 E 6th St, Franklin, OH 45005
Register HERE

August Stream Encounter
When: Tuesday August 10
Time: 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Where: Mason Bike Path,
Mason-Montgomery Rd to Kings Mill Rd 
Register HERE

Volunteer Waiver Forms

Please fill out and sign the volunteer waiver below for each participant and email to Melissa at: Melissa.Proffitt@co.warren.oh.us
​or bring along with you to the event.  
Wavier for 18 and older participant:
2020general_activity_and_photo_release_fillableform.pdf
File Size: 87 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File

Wavier for minor participant: 
2020general_activity_and_photo_release_minor_fillableform.pdf
File Size: 87 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File


Did you know that much of the trash we find in the stream reaches the waterway when it rains? Streams are located at the lowest elevation in a particular area of land, and that area of land is known as a drainage area or a watershed. When it rains, any loose trash and litter within a watershed can make its way to our streams by traveling along with the stormwater runoff. The trash then collects in our streams, getting caught in trees and bushes and spreading out along the bank. Stream cleanups provide an opportunity to help improve water quality and protect wildlife. 

During the stream encounter, we will also be looking for macroinvertebrates, which are bugs that spend their beginning stages in water and their adult stage in the air and on land. These bugs are indicators of water quality and let us know the health of the stream because certain types can only handle certain conditions. We will also be performing some simple water quality tests with testing strips in the stream. Be sure to join in on the fun!
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  • Home
    • About
    • Contact Us
    • NRCS Partner
    • Board Supervisors
    • Staff
    • Employment Opportunities
    • Volunteer Opportunities
  • Events
    • AG Chat Series
    • Urban Chats
    • Stream Clean Ups
    • Stream Encounters
    • Rain Barrel Workshop
    • Tree Sale
    • Project WILD Workshop
  • Technical Services
    • Land Preservation
    • Property Owner Assistance >
      • Drainage, Pond & Stream Assistance
      • Soils & Erosion Assistance
      • Dam Safety Program
      • Test Your Water
    • Backyard Conservation >
      • Ohio Native Plants
      • Rain Gardens
      • Rain Barrels
      • Composting
    • Agriculture >
      • Cover Crops
    • Urban >
      • Stormwater Basin Inspection Program
      • Illicit Discharge Detection Program
      • GIS/Mapping
      • Natural Resource Review
    • Earth Disturbing in Warren County
  • Education
    • Programs
    • Virtual Classroom
    • Program Loan Portal
    • Contests
    • Scholarship Opportunities
    • HS Envirothon
    • Educator Workshops
  • Caesar Creek Collaborative
  • Operation Rain Garden
  • Media
    • Conservation Connection: A Blog
    • Education Connection: A Blog
    • Newsletters
    • Annual Reports
    • Articles