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Newark, OH — The Licking County Soil & Water Conservation District (LCSWCD) is pleased to announce a new wetland enhancement project aimed at improving water quality and wildlife habitat in the Buckeye Lake Feeder Creek watershed. LCSWCD is currently seeking proposals from qualified firms to support the design and implementation of the project, which is located at 4905 National Road SW, Hebron, Ohio.
Positioned on the northern edge of the Buckeye Lake Feeder Creek watershed—a key tributary to Buckeye Lake—the project is designed to intercept and treat surface-water runoff before it reaches the reservoir. By capturing and filtering pollutants such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and sediment, the project will help reduce nutrient loading into the Buckeye Lake Reservoir Feeder Hydrologic Unit Code (HUC) area.
A central focus of the project is to reroute agricultural drainage from Slim Creek into an existing wetland on the southern portion of the site. The wetland will be enhanced and expanded to cover at least 11 acres, with the goal of maximizing nutrient retention and improving habitat for native wildlife species. The enhanced wetland will serve as a natural filter for runoff, providing long-term environmental benefits to the watershed.
Post-construction, the site will be monitored for a minimum of ten years to ensure that it continues to function effectively in water treatment, erosion control, and ecological health.
“This project represents an important step in our ongoing efforts to protect Buckeye Lake and improve the health of our local waterways,” said Kristy Hawthorne, Executive Director. “We’re excited to partner with conservation-minded professionals to bring this vision to life.”
Interested firms can find proposal submission details on the LCSWCD website or by contacting the District office directly at 740-670-5330.
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Drought Assistance Money still available! Deadline is April 1.
Tree Sale, Fish Sale, and MORE!
“This collective funding model is the result of the private sector coming together for nature,” said TNC in Ohio State Director Bill Stanley. “AWS, Google, Bath & Body Works and Ryan Companies see the valuable role of nature in protecting our irreplaceable freshwater sources, which are critical for drinking water, recreation and our way of life.”
