News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 1, 2002
ODNR AWARDS MORE THAN $85,000 TO LOCAL SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICTS TO FUND NONPOINT SOURCE POLLUTION EDUCATION
COLUMBUS, OH -- Eight of Ohio's county soil and water conservation districts have been awarded a total of $85,749 for nonpoint source water pollution education through the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR).
Receiving nonpoint source education grants for this year are the soil and water conservation districts in Franklin, Geauga, Hocking, Lake, Lawrence, Scioto, Summit and Van Wert counties.
These grants enable local conservation districts to hire effective teachers for providing water quality education at local schools, farmer workshops and community forums, said ODNR Director Sam Speck.
Nonpoint source pollution includes agricultural runoff and pollution that drains into waterways from highways, backyards and construction sites. According to Speck, more than $1,000,000 has been awarded to Ohios soil and water conservation districts since the grant program was initiated in 1992. The grants are awarded jointly by the Ohio Soil & Water Conservation Commission and the ODNR Division of Soil & Water Conservation.
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EDITORS NOTE: BELOW IS A SUMMARY OF THIS YEARS
NONPOINT SOURCE EDUCATION GRANTS
For Further Information Contact:
Jeanne Russell, ODNR Division of Soil & Water Conservation
(614) 265-6682
-or-
Andy Ware, ODNR Media Relations
(614) 265-6882
| DISTRICT |
AMOUNT |
PROJECT |
CONTACT |
Franklin County Soil & Water Conservation District
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$10,000
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Second year request to retain a watershed education coordinator to provide educational workshops, tours, seminars and resources to the eight individual watershed groups active in Franklin County.
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Jennifer Fish
614-801-9450
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| Geauga County Soil & Water Conservation District |
$10,000 |
Second year proposal to help local officials meet NPS education requirements of NPDES Phase II Program. Horse owners are among the adult audiences to be targeted. |
Carmella Shale
440-834-1122 |
Hocking County Soil & Water Conservation District
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$15,000
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New education specialist would provide nonpoint source pollution workshops, displays, tours, and demonstrations targeting schools, community groups, public officials, developers, and landowners.
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Debbie Later
740-385-3016
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Lake County Soil & Water Conservation District
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$7,500
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Third year request to expand nonpoint source pollution and watershed education program to include the general public and local government officials as targeted audiences, in addition to their current efforts with schools.
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Amy Knisely
440-350-2033
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Lawrence County Soil & Water Conservation District
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$7,500
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Third year request for funding for a program targeting schools, the general public, agricultural producers, and civic groups. Activities to include water quality monitoring, educator workshops, public meetings, field days, and water festivals.
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Peggy Reynolds
740-867-4737
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Scioto County Soil & Water Conservation District
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$10,000
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Second year request focusing on water quality monitoring, teacher workshops, classroom programs, community action projects and watershed tours. Also emphasis on educating public on local on-site septic system problems. |
Debby Basham
740-355-0505
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Summit County Soil & Water Conservation District
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$15,000
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First year request for a part-time education specialist to work with municipal officials, developers, the general public and school groups. Will aid in development of education plan for meeting NPDES requirements, conduct educator workshops, storm drain stenciling, and monitoring. |
Cynthia Fink
330-929-2871
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VanWert County Soil & Water Conservation District
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$10,749
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First year proposal to fund a part-time education specialist to educate schools and community on local NPS problems. Activities will include tours, demonstrations, meetings, field days, and workshops. |
Julie Buggle
419-238-9591
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TOTAL: $85,749 |
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