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 two 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
This summer the Warren County Soil and Water Conservation District is hosting two 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!
Pre-registration and Volunteer Waiver Form (see below) is REQUIRED.
Please wear comfortable clothing and footwear.
Pre-registration and Volunteer Waiver Form (see below) is REQUIRED.
Please wear comfortable clothing and footwear.
July Stream Encounter
When: Monday, July 8
Time 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Where: Harmon Park, 300 S. East Street, Lebanon, OH 45036
When: Monday, July 8
Time 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Where: Harmon Park, 300 S. East Street, Lebanon, OH 45036
August Stream Encounter
When: Thursday, August 8
Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Where: St. Susanna Catholic Church, 616 Reading Rd, Mason, OH 45040
When: Thursday, August 8
Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Where: St. Susanna Catholic Church, 616 Reading Rd, Mason, OH 45040
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.
or bring along with you to the event.
Wavier for 18 and older participant:
| general_activity_and_photo_release_fillableform.pdf |
Wavier for minor participant:
| general_activity_and_photo_release_minor_fillableform.pdf |
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!
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!