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What’s Your Green Umbrella?

Posted in Environmental NewsFebruary 6. 2012

Join the Campaign! Green Umbrella is continuing to develop as the Regional Sustainability Alliance! We are very pleased to announce the launch of the “What’s Your Green Umbrella?” campaign on GreenUmbrella.org, in partnership with the City of Cincinnati’s Office of Environmental...

New Contest! Caring for Our Watershed

Posted in Environmental NewsFebruary 6. 2012

Entry Deadline March 23rd! Are you a 9th – 12th grade student in Hamilton County? Do you want to win $ for yourself and your school? Do you care about your environment? Then this contest is for YOU!!! The Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District, Environmental Education Council of Ohio...

Soil Quality and Cover Crop Workshop

Posted in Environmental NewsFebruary 6. 2012

Local farmers are invited to attend on Friday, March 2, 2012 from 9am to 3pm at East Fork State Park, 3294 Elklick Riad, Bethel, Ohio, to discuss the benefits of improving soil health in southwestern Ohio. The workshop is being hosted by USDA’s Natural Resource Conservation Service, Clermont and...

Rain Barrell Workshop

Posted in Environmental NewsFebruary 6. 2012

Registration Deadline is March 2nd Presented by: Warren County Soil and Water Conservation District Date: March 15, 2012 Time: 6:00pm – 7:30pm Location: 320 East Silver Street, Suite 300 Lebanon, OH 45036 Fee: $45 (includes all supplies) Come learn about water conservation through the use of...

Discovering the Dangers of Deicers

Posted in Environmental NewsJanuary 26. 2012

Sometimes it’s not an easy choice between our safety and the safety of our plants and soil. If I lived alone, I’d give the nod to the latter. But, I must be prudent to protect my family and guests from winter perils, namely an icy slick sidewalk or driveway. If you live in an area where this can...

Hamilton County 2011 Outstanding Conservation Winners

Posted in Environmental NewsJanuary 26. 2012

Hamilton County 2011 Outstanding Conservation Winners Hamilton County Soil & Water Conservation District (HSCWCD) held its 66th Annual meeting on September 15, 2011 at the new LEED GOLD certified Metropolitan Sewer (MSD) building located at 1035 Woodrow Street. Their new building has attracted nationwide...

Asian Longhorned Beetle Video Presentation

Posted in Environmental NewsJanuary 26. 2012

SW Ohio Communities, The Ohio State University (OSU) Extension’s Joe Boggs gives an excellent educational video presentation about the Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALB) to help citizens know what to look for, and what to do if they suspect they have an infected tree on their property. http://www.clermontcountyohio.gov/videoosualb.aspx The...

EPA Solicits Proposals by January 23, 2012-USEPA Urban Waters Small Grants

Posted in Environmental NewsJanuary 19. 2012

The goal of EPA’s urban waters small grants is to fund projects, training and research that will advance restoration of urban waters by improving water quality and community access. These activities will also support community revitalization and improving public health, social and economic opportunities,...

Record Rainfall but no flooding in MCD protected cities

Posted in Environmental NewsJanuary 19. 2012

Since we all deal with stormwater runoff in one capacity or another, I thought you might be interested in reading about MCD’s flood protection system and its role during high water events. More than 55 inches of rain have fallen in the Great Miami River Watershed this year – 17 inches more than the...

SAVE THE DATE! FOR GREEN UMBRELLA’S FORUM ON NATURAL LANDS MANAGEMENT & CONSERVATION

Posted in Environmental NewsDecember 16. 2011

Green Umbrella Cordially Invites You to a Forum on Natural Lands Management & Conservation at the Fernald Preserve Visitor Center on Thursday, February 9, 2012 from 9 am – 12 noon FREE – but space is limited Green Umbrella is proud to host area professionals, non-profits, concerned...