Category: Stream habitat

Giving the Mad River Some Love

by mcdwater1, posted in Mad River, Recreation, Stream habitat

By Sarah Hippensteel Hall, Ph.D., manager of watershed partnerships Sometimes it feels like the Great Miami River gets all of the attention. But the Mad River, with its scenic vistas, abundant fishing and paddling, and new rock climbing access, offers fun and unique places that can’t be found on other rivers. If you have paddled … Continue reading Giving the Mad River Some Love

Tait Station low dam removal begins today

by mcdwater1, posted in Great Miami River, Low dam, Recreation, Stream habitat, Water levels, Water quality

By Sarah Hippensteel Hall, Ph.D., manager for watershed partnerships The project to remove the Tait Station low dam begins today. Here are the latest details on the project. Q: Why is the Tait Station low dam being removed? The low dam is being removed for several reasons: To improve the quality of the river and … Continue reading Tait Station low dam removal begins today

Top 5 Regional Water Challenges for the 21st Century

by MCDwater, posted in Aquifer, Nutrients, Precipitation, Stream habitat, Surface water, Trends, Water quality, Weather patterns

By Mike Ekberg, MCD manager for water resources monitoring and analysis You may have heard me say this before—southwest Ohio is water rich. We have abundant, high-quality, water when compared with other parts of our country and the world. Yet, our region is not without challenges in managing water. Here are five water trends that … Continue reading Top 5 Regional Water Challenges for the 21st Century