Tag: wetlands
Why April showers and wetlands matter for our groundwater
Beyond the mud, April showers and wetlands are vital for recharging Ohio’s aquifers. Kelly Riley with Wayne SWCD talks about how these "natural sponges" protect our future water supply.
Nimishillen Wetlands preserved, protecting 47 acres from development in Stark County
How do you manage record-breaking residential growth while protecting the wild things a community loves? By leveraging the Clean Ohio Conservation Fund, Stark County's Plain Township and the Western Reserve Land Conservancy recently secured 47 acres of high-quality wetlands at zero cost to local taxpayers. It’s a masterclass in holistic conservation and smart land use.
Northwest Ohio wetland project reclaims farmland to clean Lake Erie
A former Ohio farm field is being reborn as a wetland to fight pollution, improve water quality and restore wildlife through the H2Ohio initiative.
H2Ohio wetland restoration project benefits farms and birds
The Little Portage Project has benefited a couple of Ottawa County, Ohio farmers and nearby wetlands that a host of birds and wildlife rely on.
Extra funding available for Ohio landowners to protect wetlands
USDA has set aside funding pool for landowners interested in restoring, enhancing and protecting wetlands through the Wetlands Reserve Easement Program.
ODNR accepting applications for wetland grants
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources has opened its application process for the 2023 wetland grant program.
Muskrat and mink populations key to good marsh management
The perfect mink to muskrat population ratios stabilize marshes to consist of about half open water and half vegetation.
How can conservation easements help you?
NRCS offers easement programs to landowners who want to maintain or enhance their land in a way beneficial to agriculture and/or the environment.
How to fund conservation plans
Learn more about the voluntary programs NRCS offers to eligible landowners and agricultural producers to provide financial and technical assistance.
Ohio wetland mitigation program gets $350,000
WASHINGTON — A northern Ohio wetland mitigation bank project received $350,000 through the Natural Resources Conservation Service, part of a $7 million effort to...
