Tag: conservation
Pickaway County properties chosen for river conservation
Two new Pickaway County properties were recently added to the Big Darby Creek Conservation Corridor of the Appalachia Ohio Alliance.
How to improve holiday recycling habits
We can recycle or reuse about 80 percent of what we throw out during the holidays. Keep the spirit of Christmas going, learn to be a better recycler.
We use 500 million straws every day
Most people don’t even need a straw. We have lips. But if you do need or prefer a straw, you can choose biodegradable paper ones.
Groups partner to save canal locks
Appalachia Ohio Alliance and the Canal Society of Ohio will preserve old Hocking Canal Lock No. 8 and a section of the canal in Fairfield County.
Western Pa. acid mine remediation projects receive $1.6 million
Several western Pennsylvania projects received $1.6 million in grants from the state Department of Environmental Protection to remove acid mine drainage.
Understanding farm easements takes time, research
Many people are interested in protecting their farmland, forestland or some mix in-between. Here are some steps to consider land easements.
Jentes brothers recognized for conservation
These two Wayne County farmers operate grain and dairy farms, with the goal of taking care of the land and their families.
Pain and order: Raising a hellbender
The Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District has been housing a baby hellbender since Aug. 24, 2017. Learn more about its progress over the last year.
Wayne SWCD honors conservation efforts
The Wayne Soil and Water Conservation District honored some of the county's top conservation efforts during the annual meeting Nov. 8.
Acres added to Casselman River Conservation Area
An additional mile of forested frontage along the Casselman River in Somerset County is now protected and open to the public.
