Month: December 2019
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. A huge thanks to ODNR Division of Forestry who completed the project. A poster about the project …
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 West Branch of Raccoon Creek. Stay tuned for a spring 2020 post-construction tour!
Come join Raccoon Creek Partnership for a day of outdoor fun! Activities will include; fishing, archery, hiking, canoeing, fish shocking demo, stream study, and animal skins and skulls. Free food will be provided while supplies last. People of all ages are welcome. Anyone 16 and older must have a fishing license to fish. If you …
Update: Raccoon Creek Partnership Summer Camp has been cancelled this year. The 2020 RCP summer camp will be July 13th-17th at Raccoon Creek Outfitters. Registration will start in March 8th at 8 am.
Come join the Raccoon Creek Partnership for a night of hot chocolate, owl pellet dissections, crafts, and an owl hike. Come early and enjoy Lake Hope Lodge restaurant. Hocking Hills State Park Naturalist Pat Quackenbush and Lake Hope Naturalist Kaylin Callander will call in owls! Bring a flashlight & dress for the weather. No pets …
Month: December 2019
Sandy Run Low-Head Dam Removal Completed
Posted: December 9, 2019 by Amy Mackey
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. A huge thanks to ODNR Division of Forestry who completed the project. A poster about the project …
Category: Project Updates
Ilesboro Reclamation Project Completed
Posted: December 9, 2019 by Amy Mackey
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 West Branch of Raccoon Creek. Stay tuned for a spring 2020 post-construction tour!
Category: Project Updates
Family Outdoor Day 2020 (Canceled)
Posted: December 4, 2019 by Amy Mackey
Come join Raccoon Creek Partnership for a day of outdoor fun! Activities will include; fishing, archery, hiking, canoeing, fish shocking demo, stream study, and animal skins and skulls. Free food will be provided while supplies last. People of all ages are welcome. Anyone 16 and older must have a fishing license to fish. If you …
Category: Outreach Events
Summer Camp 2020
Posted: December 4, 2019 by Amy Mackey
Update: Raccoon Creek Partnership Summer Camp has been cancelled this year. The 2020 RCP summer camp will be July 13th-17th at Raccoon Creek Outfitters. Registration will start in March 8th at 8 am.
Category: RCP Blog
Owl Prowl 2020
Posted: December 4, 2019 by Amy Mackey
Come join the Raccoon Creek Partnership for a night of hot chocolate, owl pellet dissections, crafts, and an owl hike. Come early and enjoy Lake Hope Lodge restaurant. Hocking Hills State Park Naturalist Pat Quackenbush and Lake Hope Naturalist Kaylin Callander will call in owls! Bring a flashlight & dress for the weather. No pets …
Category: Outreach Events