Ohio is home to thousands of environmental professionals working every day to make the world a better place. The Environmental Professionals Network (EPN) is a free service which the Ohio State University School of Environment and Natural Resources (SENR) provides. The network is truly a community-driven effort. The Environmental Education Council of Ohio (EECO) Philosophy: Environmental Education (EE) is education in, about, and for the environment. Education in the environment helps people develop sensitivity to their surroundings and the natural world. Education about the environment promotes understanding of the natural, physical, and social systems that make up our environment. Education for the environment motivates people to work to improve the environment. The Environmental Education Council of Ohio (EECO) provides leadership and resources for environmental education throughout the state of Ohio. EECO serves all Ohio citizens. To learn more, click on the EECO Website link below: Connect on Facebook:
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Thankfully, organizations and many individuals work wisely to protect and preserve our streams. The Little Miami River is one of America's National Wild and Scenic Rivers. "The Little Miami River Kleeners' and Little Miami Watershed Network's purpose is to enhance the quality of life along the Little Miami River by promoting the protection of, stimulating the public interest in, and encouraging the preservation of the Little Miami River." Saving a National Treasure: The Little Miami Conservancy was founded in 1967 as Little Miami, Inc. The Little Miami River has been embraced by citizens and local leaders as a valuable natural resource for quiet outdoor recreation, wildlife, drinking water, scenic beauty and much more! On April 23, 1969, the Little Miami River earned the distinction of becoming Ohio's first designated State Scenic River. Little Miami State and National Scenic River: Rivers and streams in the Ohio Scenic Rivers program are monitored regularly to ensure that the water habitat quality remains high. The Stream Quality Monitoring (SQM) program is coordinated by regional employees, but most of the monitoring is done by volunteers. Volunteers are needed! Become a SQM Volunteer Monitor: Warren SWCD participates in the ODNR Stream Quality Program. Our testing site is at river mile 44 on the Little Miami River. If you would like to learn more about Stream Water Quality Monitoring or volunteer with Warren SWCD doing Stream Water Quality Monitoring, please e-mail our staff coordinator, Molly Conley, or click on the black box below for additional information: [email protected]
6/2/2016 How Clean are our Streams... Mason students visit muddy creek to discover first handRead Now Thank you Mrs. Quill for planning a stream field trip and collaborating with WCSWCD to test the waters at Muddy Creek in Mason, Ohio! The students found Benthic Macroinvertebrates in all three Taxa's. 5/23/2016 Thank you local artists, Attendees and sponsors of the Rain Barrel Benefit AuctionRead NowPicture highlights from the Rain Barrel Benefit Auction held during the Party for the Planet Event at the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens on April 28, 2016.
Also see: SaveLocalWaters.org - The Regional Storm Water Collaborative Warren SWCD would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to all the teachers of Warren County. Part of our mission is to educate, both young and old, in the area of water, soil and conservation. We couldn't carry out our mission without all the wonderful teachers of Warren County!!!
Thank You Teachers!!! Congratulations to the Franklin High School Envirothon Team and all Area IV Envirothon Winners! Thank you to all who participated and assisted with making the day a unique and worthwhile experience. The Franklin HS Team scored in the top ten at the 2016 Area IV Envirothon held on April 26 at Chenoweth Trails (Matt Light Foundation) in Darke County. The Envirothon is an outdoor, academic, environmental competition for High School Students. For more information about the Area IV HS Envirothon sponsored by Soil and Water Conservation Districts and affiliates click on the Area IV Envirothon Webpage or visit the Warren Co HS Envirothon Webpage. Click the picture below to see our photo gallery of the 2016 Area IV Envirothon!
Where is Earth's Water: http://water.usgs.gov/edu/earthwherewater.html Where is Earth's Water: USGS Website
Our world population is estimated approx. 7.3 billion today according to the United States Census Bureau (http://www.census.gov/popclock/ ) . This unique video takes into account the history of our world population and lends toward a true "teachable moment" in conservation awareness.
As we launch our new website amid Earth Day reverence, I recall saying to many former students, "The Earth does not belong to us; we belong to the Earth." As with "Every Day is every day!", explore the beauty among and within. On a comfortable April evening, windows open, crickets serenade Earth's majestic voice of creativity, complexity and depth. Night falls, sleep renews, dormancy rejuevinates, sunshine /warmth shall awaken. Sustainable Earth where as "we belong" as caretakers and not undertakers. We rise and fall from the beginning to the end.
~Marta, Conservation Educator |
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