Activities

STILLWATER WATERSHED PROJECT

Working Together to Protect Our Water Resources

Activities and Opportunities

Current Funding and Opportunities

Water Pollution Control Loans Fund

Purpose: The program offers low interest loans for conservation practices located in the Stillwater Watershed. Click here to download our informational brochure.

Free Lawn Soil Sampling

The Stillwater Watershed Project and Darke SWCD are offering free lawn soil sampling to Darke County residents located in the Stillwater Watershed. The purpose of the program is to provide residents information on the importance and economics of reducing fertilizer applications on their lawns. One main nutrient of concern is phosphorus, because of its detrimental effects to local streams and rivers. Soil testing can help reduce fertilizer costs and provide individuals information on nutrient levels in their lawns. The soil sample report will provide pH, Phosphorus, Potassium, Calcium, and Magnesium levels in their lawn. Along with the report will come nutrient recommendations for the lawn. The program is only open to residents, please no consultants or lawn care operations that take payment for their services. The Darke SWCD will provide soil sampling kits, which consistent a container, soil probe, and information on how to sample the soil. To take advantage of this program either stop by the Darke Soil & Water Conservation District or call 937-548 1715 ext 3 to get your soil sampling kit. There is a limited number of samples provided, so act fast.

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Darke & Miami County Educational Canoe

Educational floats are fun and informative. Participants have an opportunity to see the Stilwater river and all that it has to offer. The Darke County float is offered in June and the Miami County Float is offered in September. Teachers: if you are interested in these floats please contact Greg McGlinch early to reserve a spot.

Dates for the Stillwater educational canoe floats are:

Darke County: June 6, 2008
Miami County: September 5, 2008

Annual Stillwater Cleanup

Volunteers help clean up four locations along the Stillwater River that spans 13.5 miles. It is a fun and exciting activity that helps to clean up and preserve the Scenic Stillwater River. In 2008, the cleanup collected 5,440 pounds of trash including 74 tires. The cleanups are held every May/June, so watch the website for more information.

Promote Conservation

The Stillwater Watershed Project is continually looking for funding to promote conservation practices. The project uses educational methods and activities to inform agriculturists the importance of No-till methods and conservation practices. Every year the Stillwater Watershed project conducts tillage transects within Darke and Miami Counties. Tillage Transects identifies the percentage of no-till practices being used in the sub watersheds. Click here to download a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet with details.

Stream Bank Restoration and Protection

The Stillwater Watershed Project has conducted stream bank restoration projects and placed easements on many areas of stream bank riparian buffers.

Agriculture for a Clean Environment (A.C.E.)

A.C.E. is a group of farmers, organized as a non-profit organization for the purpose of promoting environmentally sound practices in the production of a safe, stable, and economic food supply for present and future generations.