1. Why Watersheds Matter Tuesday, August 16, 2016
Stephanie Dyer
Environmental Program Manager
Eastgate Regional Council of Governments
City Centre One Building
100 East Federal Street, Suite 1000
Youngstown, Ohio 44503
(234)

2. Watersheds Based on Topography (elevation/slope of land)
Do not follow political boundaries
Dynamic

3. Natural Cycle

4. Urban Cycle

5. Watershed Action Plans
Can be utilized by ANYONE or ANY AGENCY
VOLUNTARY to Implement
Summarize:
Land uses
Water Quality issues (causes and sources)
Provide:
A shopping list of VOLUNTARY best management practices to combat stormwater
Identify contact/partnering agencies to collaborate with
Identify cost estimates/funding sources
Input provided by stakeholders who work in the field and implement practices.

6. Put your watershed plan
to work for you!

7. Know your Location

8. Mahoning County Watersheds

9. An Urban Watershed Drakes Run Boardman Park 2.26 square miles
46.7 ft/mile gradient
36.4% forested
35.2%
Impervious

10. Stream Order

11. To This………Curb and Gutter
Ax Factory Run
Discharge Points

12. Human vs. Nature How did we get here?
Humans
Development
Removed wetlands (farming/residential/commercial development)
Removed Stream (riparian) vegetation
Built within floodplains
Surfaces (driveways/parking lots)
Increase runoff
Channelized/Piped Streams
Accelerated Erosion

13. Nature Soils Water loving (hydric)? Depth to water table? Erosive?
Permeability?

14. Clean Ohio Fund
“This program is dedicated to environmental conservation including acquisition of green space and the protection and enhancement of river and stream corridors. Grant recipients agree to maintain the properties in perpetuity so that they can be enjoyed and cherished for generations to come.” Is the “GREEN” portion under the Ohio Public Works Commission. Voted on by the Public in November 2000

15. Clean Ohio Fund Who Can apply? Eligible Projects: Minimal Maintenance:
Local Political subdivisions
Nonprofit organizations
Eligible Projects:
Preservation: Wetlands, Open Space, Stream banks
Restoration: Floodplain, Stream, Wetland function
Reforestation, revegetate- filtration
Minimal Maintenance:
Invasive Species removal
Permeable Parking/trails to allow pubic access

16. Past Applicants include:
Mill Creek MetroParks-
Ax Factory Run Riparian protection
Little Beaver Creek Wetlands Protection
Wild Life Preserve (plus expansions)
Green Township- Coy Memorial Park expansion
Austintown Township- Township Park expansion
Village of Lowellville- Water Street Conservation
Village of Poland- Poland Forest Expansion
City of Campbell- Env. Learning Lab land acquisition

17. Contact Information:
Eastgate Regional Council Of Governments 100 E. Federal Street, Suite 1000 Youngstown, Ohio Environmental Program: Stephanie Dyer- (234) Clean Ohio Program: Tim Yova- (234)