2021 Conservation Day Camp -
Registration OPEN!
It's time...
CONSERVATION DAY CAMP TIME!!
We are HALF WAY full for camp! We have plenty of spots open for students to join us this summer!
Registration for the 6th annual Conservation Day Camp is OPEN! Come join us outdoors on Tuesday, June 22nd through Thursday, June 24th at the Preble County Historical Society from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm. That's three full days of outdoor exploration, environmental education, and a lot of fun! Activities include arts and crafts, nature hikes, homesteading, creeking, and so much more. Experience all of the fun the outdoors has to provide, while you learn about natural resources conservation, wildlife, manufacturing, team building, and more! A free picnic style lunch will be provided everyday, and campers will receive a t-shirt, frisbee, and various projects made throughout the camp. Please be assured, the health and safety of our campers has always been and still is our main concern.
Registrations and fees are due to Preble SWCD by May 21 or whenever camp is full. We have a limited number of spots available, so please do not wait to register! Registration letter and form can be downloaded using the button below, or picked up in our new office location at 2789 US Rt. 35 E, West Alexandria, OH 45381. For more details and information about camp, please call our office at 937-456-5159 and speak with Kate.
CONSERVATION DAY CAMP TIME!!
We are HALF WAY full for camp! We have plenty of spots open for students to join us this summer!
Registration for the 6th annual Conservation Day Camp is OPEN! Come join us outdoors on Tuesday, June 22nd through Thursday, June 24th at the Preble County Historical Society from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm. That's three full days of outdoor exploration, environmental education, and a lot of fun! Activities include arts and crafts, nature hikes, homesteading, creeking, and so much more. Experience all of the fun the outdoors has to provide, while you learn about natural resources conservation, wildlife, manufacturing, team building, and more! A free picnic style lunch will be provided everyday, and campers will receive a t-shirt, frisbee, and various projects made throughout the camp. Please be assured, the health and safety of our campers has always been and still is our main concern.
Registrations and fees are due to Preble SWCD by May 21 or whenever camp is full. We have a limited number of spots available, so please do not wait to register! Registration letter and form can be downloaded using the button below, or picked up in our new office location at 2789 US Rt. 35 E, West Alexandria, OH 45381. For more details and information about camp, please call our office at 937-456-5159 and speak with Kate.
Annual Pond Clinic in Montgomery County
Mark your calendars for the upcoming Preble-Montgomery County Pond Clinic, to be hosted in Montgomery County! Michael Buchanan of Buchanan’s Wildlife Solutions will discuss wildlife and ponds. Alex Ress of Jones Fish Farms will present information about pond management, such as stocking fish, vegetation control, and aeration. To end the evening festivities, Stefan Bridenbaugh, Montgomery SWCD Technician, will give guidance on new pond construction, repairs, and proper maintenance.
The Pond Clinic will be held on Thursday, June 3, at Golden Gate Park, 545 Upper Lewisburg Salem Rd., Brookville, OH 45309. The event will be hosted in Shelter #3. A free picnic-style meal will begin at 5:30 p.m. The program will begin at 6:00 p.m. and conclude around 8:00 p.m.
The Pond Clinic, co-hosted by Preble and Montgomery SWCD, is free and open to everyone, and will be held rain or shine. Please follow the parking signs. Make it a family event, and bring the kids! Space is limited, so please RSVP by May 28 by calling Montgomery SWCD at (937) 854-7645 or Preble SWCD at (937) 456-5159.
The Pond Clinic will be held on Thursday, June 3, at Golden Gate Park, 545 Upper Lewisburg Salem Rd., Brookville, OH 45309. The event will be hosted in Shelter #3. A free picnic-style meal will begin at 5:30 p.m. The program will begin at 6:00 p.m. and conclude around 8:00 p.m.
The Pond Clinic, co-hosted by Preble and Montgomery SWCD, is free and open to everyone, and will be held rain or shine. Please follow the parking signs. Make it a family event, and bring the kids! Space is limited, so please RSVP by May 28 by calling Montgomery SWCD at (937) 854-7645 or Preble SWCD at (937) 456-5159.
9-Element NPS-IS Plan Preparation for Aukerman Creek Watershed
Written by: BJ Price
The Preble Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is please to announce that we have received a grant to prepare a 9-Element Nonpoint Source Implementation Strategy (NPS-IS) plan for the Aukerman Creek watershed in Preble County. Aukerman Creek empties into Twin Creek northeast of Gratis and drains an area extending northwest from Gratis to the vicinity of Yost Road and St Rt 122, and extending southwest from Gratis as far as Platt Road. This highly competitive grant, funded by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), is one-of-a-kind exclusively for the watersheds in the Ohio River basin.
The purpose of the 9-Element NPS-IS Plan is to improve water quality by identifying and evaluating sources of impairment such as: agricultural runoff, stream channel modification, sedimentation, and excessive nutrients; and determine what water quality goals, restoration methods, and conservation practices are needed. The 9-Element Plan will identify and prioritize the watershed critical areas and describe restoration and management measures to address those areas. To ensure the success of the plan, the Ohio EPA encourages cooperation with local community members who can help to develop and implement the watershed restoration and protection strategies.
Preble SWCD will partner with Environmental Solutions AQ, a local environmental consultant, in drafting the plan. The project timeframe will be from November 1, 2020 to May 31, 2021. Interested parties are also encouraged to visit this website for additional information about the program and details of a 9-Element plan. You can contact Preble SWCD at (937) 456-5159 for more information.
The purpose of the 9-Element NPS-IS Plan is to improve water quality by identifying and evaluating sources of impairment such as: agricultural runoff, stream channel modification, sedimentation, and excessive nutrients; and determine what water quality goals, restoration methods, and conservation practices are needed. The 9-Element Plan will identify and prioritize the watershed critical areas and describe restoration and management measures to address those areas. To ensure the success of the plan, the Ohio EPA encourages cooperation with local community members who can help to develop and implement the watershed restoration and protection strategies.
Preble SWCD will partner with Environmental Solutions AQ, a local environmental consultant, in drafting the plan. The project timeframe will be from November 1, 2020 to May 31, 2021. Interested parties are also encouraged to visit this website for additional information about the program and details of a 9-Element plan. You can contact Preble SWCD at (937) 456-5159 for more information.
2021 Preble County Plat Book
Now Available!
The long-awaited 2021 Preble County Plat Books have arrived! They are available for sale now at the new SWCD Office at 2789 US RT 35, halfway between Eaton and West Alexandria; and at the Land Use Management Office inside the Preble County Courthouse. $25 each, and they include current aerial photographs as well as Historical Plat Maps from 1912.
