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Apple Grafting Workshop
March 29th, at noon Raccoon Creek Partnership will have an apple grafting workshop lead by Derek Mills! It will be located at the Division of Wildlife, on 360 East State Street, in Athens Ohio. There will heirloom varieties… Read More
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Sandy Run Low-Head Dam Removal Completed
The Big Sandy Run Low-head Dam Project in Vinton County is complete! This project, funded by an EPA 319 grant, will help to restore natural habitat features and fish passage in Big Sandy Run, upstream of Lake Hope. … Read More
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Ilesboro Reclamation Project Completed
The Ilesboro Road Reclamation Project is completed! This project (funding by ODNR DMRM, OEPA, and OSM) minimizes the formation of acid mine drainage from this pre-law ridgetop surface mine site; reducing the acidity and metal load entering the… Read More
Raccoon Creek Partnership
The Raccoon Creek Partnership (RCP) is a member based, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that was formed to improve and protect water quality in the Raccoon Creek Watershed. Located in southeastern Ohio’s hill country, this 683 square mile watershed is… Read More
Raccoon Creek Water Trail Association
Established in 2006, the RCWTA is comprised of paddlers, biologists and outdoor enthusiasts from around the area. Group activities include canoe floats through the Raccoon Creek watershed and representation at local festivals and events. The mission of the… Read More
About the Watershed
What is a watershed? Wa·ter·shed: 1.an area characterized by all runoff being conveyed to the same outlet. 2.the region or area drained by a river, stream, etc.; drainage area. 3.the area of land that water flows over and… Read More