Allen SWCD ($7,500) -- These funds will provide partial support for the Ottawa River Coalition Coordinator position and enable an expansion of nonpoint source pollution education activities, including town hall meetings, public presentations to community and school groups, displays, exhibits and public relations.

Brown SWCD ($10,000) -- The STREAM program (Strengthening The Resources, Environment And Motherearth) is beginning its second year of increasing community awareness of nonpoint source pollution problems and solutions. Planned activities include distribution of a community newsletter and homeowners guide, teacher workshops, classroom presentations, and stream monitoring. Programs addressing septic system problems will be developed in coordination with the county health department.

Gallia SWCD ($7,500) -- As a result of an on-going program, more than 4,500 Gallia County citizens have been exposed to information about nonpoint source pollution. As part of its third-year funding request, plans have been made to conduct teacher workshops, classroom presentations and water quality monitoring sessions. Nonpoint source pollution information will be provided at public meetings and through displays at local events. A seminar will be offered for building contractors and conservation tours of local farms will be promoted to highlight best management practices.

Lake SWCD ($10,000) -- Watershed protection and nonpoint source pollution prevention will be the core message presented to three targeted audiences. Students and teachers will be involved in stream quality monitoring with the opportunity to present their results to their township trustees. General public education will be addressed through public relations and public service announcements. And, community officials will be reached through a proactive effort centering on planning issues, zoning and overall watershed protection.

Noble SWCD ($15,000) -- A nonpoint source pollution education coordinator will be hired to organize community events such as stream clean-ups and watershed walks, conduct educator workshops and classroom presentations, and establish a stream monitoring program.

Stark SWCD ($10,000) -- Since October 1997, the Stark Soil & Water Conservation District Education Coordinator has helped spread the nonpoint source pollution message to more than 8,000 individuals. Future activities will include educator workshops, classroom and community group presentations, distribution of an education newsletter and exhibits and displays at fairs and other public events.

Warren SWCD ($15,000) -- A full-time nonpoint source pollution education coordinator will be hired to administer an educational component of urban water pollution prevention activities for local municipalities. The Warren County Soil & Water Conservation District will also conduct educator workshops, provide classroom presentations and organize school or community sponsored stream clean-ups and/or storm drain stenciling projects.