Complete report - Partners for Clean Streams

DNR
Collaborator(s):
Maumee RAP Urban Runoff Action Group, Toledo-Lucas
County Plan Commissions, University of Toledo, BGSU,
Wood SWCD, Lucas SWCD, Ohio EPA
Signage & Native Plantings along the Swan Creek RiverWalk
Educational signs were placed along the Swan Creek RiverWalk in Downtown Toledo.
Signs highlighted native plantings and facts about the Swan Creek watershed. Plants
native to the Swan Creek watershed were planted along the creek bank and walking
trail. (see Swan Creek RiverWalk for more details)
Lead Organization:
Maumee RAP Swan Creek Action Group, Maumee RAP Open
Space & Wetlands Action Group, City of Toledo DNR
“Impact on Urban Streams through Land Use Practices” Workshop (Sept. 1999)
Workshop targeting zoning commissions, developers, commercial realtors, and
politicians to increase awareness of how local land use decisions affect water quality.
The goal of this event was for increased communication and coordination by local
officials with the Lucas SWCD.
Lead Organization:
Collaborator(s):
USDA National Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
Maumee RAP Urban Runoff Action Group, Lucas SWCD,
Toledo-Lucas County Plan Commissions, TMACOG, local
realtors, Home Builders Association, Storm Water Policy
Board, Lucas County Engineers Office, University of Toledo,
BGSU, Owens Community College
Ottawa River Interpretive Trail
1999-2000
Description:
As a part of the permit requirements for the DaimlerChrysler Jeep Expansion Project,
the City of Toledo agreed to construct an interpretive walkway along the Ottawa River
adjacent to the City owned Hoffman Road Landfill. During the public comment period
for the 401 permit, it was suggested that a local project be part of the mitigation plan.
The idea for an interpretive trail along the Ottawa River was presented by the
Maumee RAP, realizing it would provide a unique opportunity for both pedestrian and
wheelchair traffic.
The trailhead has an asphalt parking lot suitable for up to two buses. The 1500 foot
trail follows a treeline along the Ottawa River and vegetated surface of the Hoffman
Road Landfill. A fence separates the trail from the other areas of the landfill. The
Maumee RAP assisted with developing the text for the educational signs along the
walkway which discuss wetlands, the landfill, and information about the Ottawa River
watershed. The trail proceeds around a constructed wetland sedimentation basin and
leads to a boardwalk where the grade near the Ottawa River steepens. There is also
an overlook platform at the edge of the Ottawa River.
Lead Organization:
Collaborator(s):
City of Toledo
Maumee RAP Open Space and Wetlands Action Group, Maumee RAP Ottawa River
Activities and Accomplishments
in the Maumee Area of Concern
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Issue 5: Increase Public
Participation and Awareness