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Water Quality Mill Creek Watershed Aaron Young Executive Director Last Edited: 08-07-17
Water Quality Mill Creek Watershed
Aaron Young Executive Director
Last Edited: 08-07-17
Presentation Overview
The following presentation outlines;
Review: o Mahoning County Watersheds o Mill Creek Watershed o 2015: Lake Newport/Mill Creek Watershed Testing
Mill Creek Watershed Action Plan: o Education o Land Preservation/Protection o Restoration of streams, floodplains and wetlands o Reduction of sedimentation and storm water o Data Collection
Our Partners: o Mahoning County District Board of Health o City of Youngstown o Mahoning County Engineer o Mahoning County Soil & Water Conservation District o Eastgate Regional Council of Governments o Ohio EPA
Questions:
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Review: Mahoning County Watersheds
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Review: Mahoning County Watersheds
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Review: Mill Creek Watershed
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Notable Watershed Facts: • 50,157 Acres In Size (1 sq mile = 640 acres) • Mill Creek Park is 2,657 Acres or 5% of total watershed • Includes portion of Columbiana County
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Review: Mill Creek Watershed
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Notable Watershed Facts: • 50,157 Acres In Size (1 sq mile = 640 acres) • Mill Creek Park is 2,657 Acres or 5% of total watershed • Includes portion of Columbiana County
Lake Newport
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Presentation Overview
The following presentation outlines;
Review: o Mahoning County Watersheds o Mill Creek Watershed o 2015: Lake Newport/Mill Creek Watershed Testing
Mill Creek Watershed Action Plan: o Education o Land Preservation/Protection o Restoration of streams, floodplains and wetlands o Reduction of sedimentation and storm water o Data Collection
Our Partners: o Mahoning County District Board of Health o City of Youngstown o Mahoning County Engineer o Mahoning County Soil & Water Conservation District o Eastgate Regional Council of Governments o Ohio EPA
Questions:
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Watershed Action Plan: Follow The Plan
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Mill Creek Watershed Action Plan: o Endorsed by OEPA in 2007
• http://awarewatershedgroup.blogspot.com/p/watershed-action-plans.html
o Watershed Restoration & Protection Goals 1. Education 2. Land Preservation/Protection 3. Restoration of streams, floodplains &
wetlands 4. Reduction of bacteria levels 5. Reduction of sedimentation and storm water 6. Data Collection 7. Model Ordinances
o Responsible Parties as Identified in the Plan • Mill Creek MetroParks • Eastgate Regional Council of Governments • MV Sanitary District • MC Soil & Water Conservation District • MC District Board of Health • MC Green Team • City of Youngstown • Boardman Township • Townships & Cities
Watershed Action Plan: Goals
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Watershed Action Plan: Goals
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Mill Creek Watershed Action Plan: o Endorsed by OEPA in 2007
• http://awarewatershedgroup.blogspot.com/p/watershed-action-plans.html
o Watershed Restoration & Protection Goals 1. Education 2. Land Preservation/Protection 3. Restoration of streams, floodplains &
wetlands 4. Reduction of bacteria levels 5. Reduction of sedimentation and storm water 6. Data Collection 7. Model Ordinances
o Responsible Parties as Identified in the Plan • Mill Creek MetroParks • Eastgate Regional Council of Governments • MV Sanitary District • MC Soil & Water Conservation District • MC District Board of Health • MC Green Team • City of Youngstown • Boardman Township • Townships & Cities
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WAP Goal: Education
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WAP Goal: Education
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WAP Goal: Education
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WAP Goal: Education
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WAP Goal: Land Preservation
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WAP Goal: Land Preservation
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WAP Goal: Restoration
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MetroParks Farm Stream Restoration MetroParks Farm Pond Restoration
Mill Creek Preserve Wetlands Restoration Garden District Wildlife Garden
WAP Goal: Storm Water Reduction
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WAP Goal: Storm Water Reduction
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Lanterman’s Mill Parking Bio-swale Mahoning Avenue Bridge Bio-swale
Lily Pond Bio-swale Lily Pond Permeable Pavers
WAP Goal: Data Collection
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WAP Goal: Data Collection
Presentation Overview
The following presentation outlines;
Review: o Mahoning County Watersheds o Mill Creek Watershed o 2015: Lake Newport/Mill Creek Watershed Testing
Mill Creek Watershed Action Plan: o Education o Land Preservation/Protection o Restoration of streams, floodplains and wetlands o Reduction of sedimentation and storm water o Data Collection
Our Partners: o Mahoning County District Board of Health o City of Youngstown o Mahoning County Engineer o Mahoning County Soil & Water Conservation District o Eastgate Regional Council of Governments o Ohio EPA
Questions:
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Our Partners: Participation Is Key
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What have our partners been doing?:
Mahoning County District Board of Health o Household Sewage Program
City of Youngstown o CSO’s & Long Term Control Plan
Mahoning County Engineer o Wastewater Treatment Facilities o Stormwater
Mahoning County Soil & Water Conservation District and Farm Bureau o Erosion Control o Fertilizer Application
Eastgate Regional Council of Governments o Clean Ohio Program Local Administrator
Ohio Environmental Protection Agency o Regulatory Updates
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Our Partners: Participation Is Key
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Our Partners: MC District Board of Health
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Our Partners: City of Youngstown
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Our Partners: SWCD & Farm Bureau
www.farmersforwater.org https://ofbf.org/counties/mahoning
http://www.farmersforwater.org/https://ofbf.org/counties/mahoninghttps://ofbf.org/counties/mahoning
Our Partners: Eastgate
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https://development.ohio.gov/cleanohio
https://development.ohio.gov/cleanohiohttps://development.ohio.gov/cleanohio
Our Partners: OEPA & Policies
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www.epa.gov www.greaterohio.org
http://www.epa.gov/http://www.farmersforwater.org/
Presentation Overview
The following presentation outlines;
Review: o Mahoning County Watersheds o Mill Creek Watershed o 2015: Lake Newport/Mill Creek Watershed Testing
Mill Creek Watershed Action Plan: o Education o Land Preservation/Protection o Restoration of streams, floodplains and wetlands o Reduction of sedimentation and storm water o Data Collection
Our Partners: o Mahoning County District Board of Health o City of Youngstown o Mahoning County Engineer o Mahoning County Soil & Water Conservation District o Eastgate Regional Council of Governments o Ohio EPA
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