State of {rpt0010-11} Public Works Commission Clean Ohio Fund - Green Space Conservation Program District 11 Acreage Report

County Applicant Project Name ProjID Grant Acquired Description

Clark B-W Greenway Community Land Trust Estel Wenrick Wetlands AcquisitionCKAAC 16,19517 Acres This project consists of acquisition of 17 acres of open space. The purpose of this acquisition is threefold: preservation and restoration of floodplain and streamside forest functions; preservation of high quality, viable habitat for plant and animal species; and preservation and restoration of wetlands. Clark B-W Greenway Community Land Trust Anderson Fen CKCAC 47,1298 Acres The project acquires 8 acres and places a conservation easement in Mad River Township located in the Beaver Creek, Wenrick, Honey Creek Wetlands corridor. Project benefits include protection of existing wet woods and wet pools for a variety of amphibians, mammals and birds; control of invasive plant species; and revegetation with native trees and forbs. Clark B-W Greenway Community Land Trust Mud Run Riparian Corridor Preservation and CKDAD 26,46514 Acres The project includes a conservation easement, trash removal, and maintenance and restoration Restoration Project activities to restore the natural state of 14 acres including the streamside vegetation and the open space away from the stream. Mud Run runs through and adjacent to the property. Clark B-W Greenway Community Land Trust Mad River Riparian CorridorCKFAI 274,220129 Acres This provides for the conservation easement on 129 acres and the restoration of native forest on the riparian buffer area next to the Mad River. The Mad River Watershed is one of only a few in Ohio that provide cold water habitat for aquatic wildlife. Clark B-W Greenway Community Land Trust Mad River Riparian Corridor & Flood Plain CKIAF 34,63312 Acres This 11.5-acre conservation easement includes a stream that is a branch of the Mad River. Work Preservation Ph II includes eradication of Honeysuckle and Reed Canary Grass. Clark B-W Greenway Community Land Trust Spring Run Farm Natural Area Preservation and CKIAJ 50,82518 Acres This 18-acre easement protects a lightly wooded wetland overlaying a robust aquifer, a mature Restoration hardwood forest, and field to be restored to a prairie. Clark B-W Greenway Community Land Trust Mad River Riparian Corridor & Flood Plain CKJAB 148,25018 Acres The project provides for the acquistion of 18 acres west of Spangler Road, just north of the Mad River. Preservation Phase III Clark B-W Greenway Community Land Trust Mad River Riparian Corridor & Floodplain CKJAE 161,46933 Acres The project provides for the acquisition of 33.06 acres for parkland owned and managed by the Clark Preservation Phase Iv County Park District. Clark B-W Greenway Community Land Trust Peckuwe Woods PreservationCKKAC 609,53794 Acres This 94-acre acquisition, adjacent to the Clark County Park District's Davidson Interpretative Center, expands parklands. With access off of Lower Valley Pike, it includes 54 acres of mature woods, 3 spring-fed creeks, and a 0.5-acre spring-fed pond. Clark B-W Greenway Community Land Trust Anderson Fen Boardwalk ExtensionCKLAF 26,234 This project extends boardwalk on previously acquired property, CKCAF, to allow access for volunteers while protecting the fragile soils and habitat of the fen. Clark Clark County Park District Estel Wenrick Wetlands ProtectionCKAAE 366,712145 Acres This open space acquisition project involves the purchase of approximately 145 acres of property adjacent to the existing Estel Wenrick wetlands. The project preserves wetlands, and protects and increases habitat for rare, threatened, and endangeredspecies. Clark Clark County Park District Estel Wenrick Wetlands Reserve Protection IICKDAK 46,29010 Acres This project is for the purchase of nearly 10 acres, of which most is farmland. The project provides for removal of the invasive plants and return of the property to its natural state. Clark Clark County Park District Leadingham Farm CKIAG 200,00010 Acres This 10 acre acqusition is a wet prairie habitat home to a number of rare plants including the Federally Threatened Eastern Prairie Fringed Orchic. Clark Clark County Park District Mad River Cliffs CKKAB 799,98278 Acres This acquisition consists of three adjacent properties along the Mad River, located north of Dayton-Springfield Road and west of US 68. The properties contain climbing cliffs and a railroad trail to be improved for greater access.

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Clark Tecumseh Land Preservation Association Lisbon Fork Preservation EastCKIAB 43,08936 Acres This project provides for a 36-acre conservation easement preserving woods and the Lisbon Creek, headwater stream for the . Clark Tecumseh Land Preservation Association Lisbon Fork Preservation WestCKIAC 83,61266 Acres This conservation easement permanently protects 65.5 acres of woods and the Lisbon Creek, a headwater stream of the Little Miami River. Clark Tecumseh Land Preservation Association Mad River Headwaters PreservationCKIAD 204,375107 Acres The 106.95-acre conservation easement protects this family property into perpetuity.

Clark Tecumseh Land Preservation Association Mount St. John's Woods and PrairieCKIAL 411,00067 Acres This project places 67 acres of the Mount St. John Nature Preserve, including the Brother Don Geiger Prairie, in a conservation easement to protect the land from development in perpetuity. The property is open to the public during daylight hours. Clark Tecumseh Land Preservation Association Little Miami River PreservationCKIAM 122,88475 Acres This 75-acre conservation easement protects private woodlands in perpetuity.

Clark Tecumseh Land Trust Beaver Creek Headwaters PreservationCKBAE 140,71596 Acres This project consists of the acquisition of and placement of conservation easement on 96 acres of property located in the northeastern part of Harmony Township, which also contains the headwaters of the Beaver Creek Run. This project emphasizes the preservation of floodplain and streamside forest functions, and the protection of habitat. Clark Tecumseh Land Trust Mud Run Preservation CKBAK 211,000106 Acres This project consists of acquisition and placement of permanent conservation easements on 106 acres. As a result this riparian corridor is preserved in perpetuity. Clark Tecumseh Land Trust Deercreek Headwaters Protection ProjectCKDAH 400,330297 Acres This project consists of the placement of conservation easements on two adjacent properties located at the uppermost headwaters of the Deercreek Watershed. The project area includes a large designated wetland area, scores of acres of restored native prairie, mature woods, and an extensive habitat for a wide variety of birds and ducks. Clark Tecumseh Land Trust Little Miami Protection ProjectCKDAJ 188,704129 Acres This project acquires easements for protecting and enhancing the riparian corridor and watershed. The project also provides floodplain and streamside forest functions, and increases habitat protection, maintaining diversity of plant and animal life through streamside forest function. Clark Tecumseh Land Trust Beavercreek Protection Project EastCKDAM 487,458523 Acres This project acquires easements for protecting and enhancing riparian corridors and watersheds. It also provides protection of floodplain and streamside forest functions important to improving water quality, and increases habitat protection, maintaining diversity of plant and animal life through streamside forest function. Clark Tecumseh Land Trust Upper Little Miami River Preservation 2008CKEAH 199,000198 Acres The project provides for placement of a conservation easement on 198 acres of riparian corridor in order to protect it in perpetuity. Clark Tecumseh Land Trust Lisbon Fork Headwaters PreservationCKEAL 93,600150 Acres The project consists of the acquisition of a 150-acre conservation easement. The easement protects the riparian corridor in perpetuity and preserves the headwaters of Lisbon Fork. Clark Tecumseh Land Trust Green Township Open Space ProtectionCKFAL 21,72723 Acres This 23-acre conservation easement contains 13 acres of mature oak-hickory forests. It provides prime wildlife habitat, had a headwater stream of the Little Miami River, and connects to 323 acres of already preserved property. Clark Tecumseh Land Trust Jackson Creek Preservation CKIAK 93,51268 Acres This 68-acre easement contains two woodland areas; one with a mix of low land hardwood trees including sycamore, cottonwood, maple, elm and box elder; the other with a mix of hardwoods such as black cherry, shagbark hickory and many varieties of oak. The property drains into Jackson Creek, a tributary of the Mad River. Clark The City of New Carlisle Brubaker Wetland AcquisitionCKBAL 80,00028 Acres This project consists of the acquisition of about 28 acres for a city park. It includes a part of the Tecumseh Trail, and provides for the protection of wetlands and viable plant and animal habitat. Clark The City of Springfield Buck Creek Restoration & Trail RestorationCKKAE 249,32540 Feet The project consists of realigning a section of the Buck Creek multi-use trail to allow for Buck Creek to be restored to its naturalized flow using existing rock outcroppings. Clark The Springfield Conservancy District Beaver Lake Land AcquisitionCKLAH 716,17576 Acres This 76.21 acre fee simple acquisition straddles Beaver Creek upstream from its confluence with Buck Creek, and is adjacent to Old Reid Park.

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Clark The Springfield Conservancy District Kirby Nature Preserve East CKMAC 225,00040 Acres The project provides for the acquisition of nearly 40 acres partially boarded by and to the west of Croft Road. This project expands the existing Kirby Nature Preserve, naturalized with native trees and vegetation. Darke Darke County Park District Mckibben/Jockel Wetland CKAAB 26,09760 Acres This acquisition, since named Turkeyfoot Preserve, is located just off of OH-121 on Bishop Road. The project serves to maintain the wetlands, re-establish prairie, and provide for access and passive recreation. The trail includes access to anobservation deck providing a panoramic view of the Tawaskote Menitsa Prairie. Darke Darke County Park District Ohio Street Park Land AcquisitionCKLAC 200,0003 Acres This nearly three acre purchase on Ohio Street in Greenville allows for the preservation and expansion of Alice Bish Park. Access is from the , Trail, and Ohio Street. The property includes a building for the intended use as aninterpretive center (outside the funded project). Darke Friends of Bears Mill, Inc. Bears Mill Property AcquisitionCKGAC 1,021,84335 Acres This acquisition is for nearly 38 acres of land including a fully functioning historic grist mill building used for education, demonstration, interpretation and a gift shop managed by Friends of Bears Mill of which the proceeds are used to help maintain the property. Darke The Village of Arcanum Ivester Park Expansion CKOAB 1,451,58442 Acres This park expansion project consists of purchasing over 42 acres of land, creating a mile of paved nature path, a new parking lot, and erosion protection for portions of Painter Creek. The path connects the school, current park and village. Greene Bath Township Mad River Watershed Forest PreservationCKBAF 47,00030 Acres This 30-acre forested easement in Bath Township protects and enhances a riparian corridor and watershed; protects the habitat for endangered species; and preserves a headwater stream. Greene Beaver Creek Wetlands Association Prairie and Wetland RestorationCKMAB 82,50053 Acres The project protects approximately 53 acres owned by Beaver Township off Blacksmith Lane. Improvements include mowed trails for the continued use and enjoyment of the public. Greene Beaver Creek Wetlands Association Creek Wetland Corridor Restoration and CKOAC 476,07058 Acres The project is for the purchase of 58 acres comprised of woodlands and outstanding wetland habitats. Enhancement Botanical surveys have identified 554 species of plants with many listed species including Leafy Blue Flag and Shining Ladies' Tresses. Greene Beavercreek Township Koogler Open Space Conservation EasementCKBAO 101,97019 Acres This project consists of the acquisition of a conservation easement on nearly 19 acres of floodplain land. The primary emphasis of this project is threefold: acquisition of conservation easement to protect riparian corridor; preservation of water quality; and support of comprehensive open space planning. Greene Beavercreek Township Koogler Wetland Preserve CKBAD 342,40047 Acres This project consists of the acquisition of about 47 acres in the unincorporated area of Beavercreek Township at the intersection of Beaver Valley Road and New Germany-Trebein Road emphasizing preservation of wetlands and functioning floodplains, and protection of habitat for plants and animals. Greene Bellbrook Sugarcreek Park District Bieser Land Acqusition CKJAG 159,75026 Acres The project provides for the acquisition of 26 acres to be enjoyed as public parkland.

Greene Bellbrook Sugarcreek Park District Fecher Land Acquisition CKJAH 175,12523 Acres The project provides for the acquisition of 23 acres located on Swigart Road for enjoyment as parkland.

Greene Bellbrook Sugarcreek Park District Morris/Madden Land AcquisitionCKJAD 1,470,321173 Acres This project provides for the acquisition of 173 acres at Lower Bellbrook Road and SR 725 for enjoyment as a public parkland. Greene Bellbrook Sugarcreek Park District Brookview Land AcquisitionCKMAD 381,26013 Acres The acquisition of the Brookview Swim Club provides a new trailhead and safe links between Bill Yeck Park on the west through Sugarcreek MetroPark and on the east through Spring Lakes Park creating a connected park system on both sides of the Sugar Creek allowing for far greater access. Greene Bellbrook Sugarcreek Park District Morris Site Improvements CKNAA 232,933 The project provides for access improvements to the previously acquired Morris Reserve, including a suspension bridge and additional signage. Greene Bellbrook Sugarcreek Park District Keiter Land Acquisition CKOAD 147,4972 Acres The project consists of acquiring additional acreage to expand Magee Park. This property has access to Little Sugar Creek providing a much needed riparian buffer and an ideal venue to conduct hydrology based programs.

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Greene Bw Greenway Pearl's Fen Buffer CKOAA 146,0737 Acres The project expands Pearl's Fen by more than seven acreas. Pearl's Run is a headwater stream of the Beaver Creek. In addition to acquisition, the project restores agricultural fields by planting native trees and shrubs which will assist in improving water quality. Greene B-W Greenway Community Land Trust Hebble Creek Floodplain Preservation and CKBAH 192,69264 Acres This project consists of the acquisition of 64 acres, installation of structures to limit ATV activity, and Restoration removal of invasive plants. This wetland is fed by and drains to the Hebble Creek and serves as a sanctuary and rookery for water fowl. Greene B-W Greenway Community Land Trust Upper Beaver Creek Preservation and Restoration CKDAB 199,96534 Acres The Upper Beaver Creek restoration and protection project consists of the acquisition of 34 acres in the Project Little Miami River Watershed. A riparian forest corridor, the property encompasses a significant section of the streambed and woodland ecosystemof the Upper Beaver Creek. Greene B-W Greenway Community Land Trust Expansion of The Hebble Creek Wetland CKDAE 50,46515 Acres This project expands the Hebble Creek Wetland Reserve by nearly 15 acres. Hebble Creek runs Reserve-Preservation through the property with sections of a braided stream and 80 percent of its area is included in the Hebble Creek Floodplain. This project carries out some of the headwater stream goals of the Lower Great Miami Watershed Council's Watershed Enhancement Plan. Greene B-W Greenway Community Land Trust Upper Beaver Creek Preservation & RestorationCKEAB 268,06128 Acres The project provides for land acquisition for the City of Fairborn Parks and Recreation Department under a perpetual conservation easement for consolidation with the existing park system. Benefits include acquisition of connecting corridors;access to riparian corridors or watersheds; and reforestation of land. Greene B-W Greenway Community Land Trust Heider Fen and Kame Preservation and RestorationCKIAI 94,15045 Acres This project consists of the placement of a 45-acre conservation easement to protect a rare hillside prairie fen community. Open marl meadows transition to sedge meadows, wet prairie, cedar barren and mesic prairie communities. This mosiac of habitat contains a diversity of conservative plant species. Greene B-W Greenway Community Land Trust Garland Wetland Reserve CKJAI 576,22519 Acres The project provides for acquisition of 18 acres including a high quality wetland and riparian woods with limited improvements to enhance the site's accessibility to the community. The property is owned by the City of Fairborn Parks with a conservation easement held by the B-W Greenway Community Land Trust. Greene B-W Greenway Community Land Trust Beaver Creek Headwater Streamss #2CKLAE 115,84915 Acres The 15-acre easement serves to protect headwater stream. It is located less than half a mile of the Beaver Creek Wetlands Wildlife Area and the Koogler Wetland Prairie Reserve. Greene B-W Greenway Community Land Trust Beaver Creek Headwater Streams #1 CKLAD 56,0025 Acres This 5-acre easement protects a headwater stream. The property is located less than half a mile from the Beaver Creek Wetlands Wildlife Area and the Koogler Wetland Prairie Reserve. Greene B-W Greenway Community Land Trust Gronbeck Fen Preservation and RestorationCKLAB 548,84861 Acres This 61-acre conservation easement protects wetlands, woodlands, and reforested property.

Greene B-W Greenway Community Land Trust Valley View Reserve Phase IICKMAE 490,1256 Acres This nearly six-acre acquisition expands the City of Fairborn's Valle View Reserve. A new bridge provides access from Valle Green Drive. Greene B-W Greenway Community Land Trust Doorley Fen, Paire, & Woodland PreservationCKOAE 398,43843 Acres The project consists of placing a conservation easement on privately-held, high quality property characterized by an outstanding prairie/fen remnant containing may rare species, and containing six headwater streams flowing west to Hebble Creekwhich is also located on the property. Greene Glen Helen Association Camp Greene Acquisition CKHAA 400,00028 Acres Acquisition of 28 acres of a former Girl Scout camp to expand the Glen Helen Nature Preserve. This property is located immediately across the Little Miami River from John Bryan State Park and the Preserve. Greene Glen Helen Association Barbara and David Case Wood Acquisition and CKIAH 199,96047 Acres This project provides for the acquisition of 47 acres including 2,940 linear feet of tributary to Birch Creek Protection which connects to the Yellow Springs Creek and the Little Miami River. This property's physical connection to Glen Helen creates, augments, and buffers the 2,000-acre contiguous natural corridor that includes Clifton Gorge and John Bryan State Park. Greene Glen Helen Association Sutton Farm Acquisition & RestorationCKKAA 269,25076 Acres This 76-acre acquisition is located at 1130 SR 343, Yellow Springs. Its physical connection to Glen Helen Nature Preserve creates, augments, and buffers the 2,000-acre contiguous natural corridor that includes Clifton Gorge and John Bryan State Park.

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Greene Greene County Park District Creekside Reserve EnhancementCKAAG 187,281135 Acres This project consists of construction of walking trails and overlooks; geomorphologic study; and restoration of natural vegetation. Benefits include protection of habitat; restoration of floodplain, wetlands, and streamside forest; reduction of non-native, invasive plant species; preservation of water quality; enhancement of educational opportunities; and provision of passive recreation. Greene Greene County Park District Hershner Acquisition CKBAM 220,24227 Acres This project consists of acquisition of about 27 acres to expand the Greene County Park system. The purchase preserves and restores floodplain and wetland, as well as protects habitat for endangered species. Greene Greene County Park District Pearl's Fen/Wegiel Tract AcquisitionCKBAN 31,83314 Acres This project consists of acquisition of 14 acres of fen in order to expand the Green County Park system. The acquisition helps to preserve wetland and protect habitat. Greene Greene County Park District Young Property Acquisition CKFAH 578,720145 Acres The project is for a 145-acre acquisition through fee simple purchase to protect the headwaters of the Caesars Creek, and ultimately the Little Miami Watershed. With restoration of farmland to native prairies and woodlands the property is made available for nature walks, fishing, and wildlife observation. The project also provides for connectivity to two existing park lands, Caesars Ford Park and the Xenia-Jamestown Connector, a multi-use trail. Greene Greene County Park District Pearl's Fen Access Acquisition & RestorationCKLAA 213,0901 Acres The project provides for acquisition of property to gain access to the fen from Byron Road, and site improvements for both the new gateway and restoration. Greene Greene County Park District Pearl's Fen Land Aqusition CKNAB 101,400 The project consists of the purchase of the property 4525 Byron Rd, the removal of the house and other structures including the driveway, leveling and reseeding, adding fencing. Greene Greene County Park District Koogler Wetland Prairie Reserve AdditionCKOAF 113,32519 Acres The project acquires agricultural land contiguous to Koogler Wetland Prairie Preserve and provides for ecological restoration via seed drift and plants of native trees and shrubs. Since this property drains to the high-quality Beaver Creek wetlands, it protects against degradation. Greene Little Miami Incorporated Western Massie Creek Protection Project - Phase 2CKCAD 294,498120 Acres One of many of the nature preserves protected by Little Miami Incorporated this project protects a section of the Massie Creek and provides open space between the rapidly developing Xenia and Yellow Springs in northern Greene County. The project precludes development and filling of the floodplain, preserves and allows for the natural success of streamside forests, provides important habitat for diverse plant and animal life, and provides a protective natural buffer to a 147-nest Great Blue Heron Rookery. Greene Little Miami Incorporated Clifton Gorge Area Nature PreserveCKOAG 234,8508 Acres The project consists of the purchase of eight acres of old growth Oak/Maple Forest riverfront along the Little Miami. The area includes riparian forest, floodplains, numerous seeps, and multiple species of endangered, threatened and potentially threatened flora and fauna. Greene Tecumseh Land Preservation Association Yellow Springs Creek PreservationCKIAA 54,3506 Acres This 6-acre easement permanently protects the Yellow Springs Creek immediately before it enters the Glen Helen nature preserve, ensures sound conservation practices on the lands that buffer the creek, and improves the water quality of the Little Miami River. This unique property includes a stone bridge and open-air theatre constructed from a grant through the Works Progress Administration (WPA) in 1935. Greene Tecumseh Land Preservation Association Glass Farm Wetland and Conservation AreaCKJAA 68,8688 Acres This project is for an 8-acre easement on property owned by the Village of Yellow Springs formerly known as "Glass Farm". The easement will not only protect the property but allow the development of various public education resources includinga bird blind and a beaver observation area. Greene Tecumseh Land Trust Western Massies Creek ProtectionCKBAG 299,000 This project consists of the purchase and placement of two conservation easements on farmland bordering western Massies Creek in Xenia Township providing protection to riparian corridor and preservation of floodplain. Greene Tecumseh Land Trust Central Massies Streamside Forest Protection CKDAG 149,16599 Acres This open space project for a conservation easement of nearly 99 acres provides for protection of Project habitat for rare, threatened, and endangered species; protection of the riparian corridor and watershed; and restoration and preservation of aquatic biological communities. Greene Tecumseh Land Trust Caesars Creek Headwaters ProtectionCKEAJ 98,568108 Acres This project places a permanent conservation easement on 108 acres to protect the headwaters for Caesars Creek, and to increase habitat protection.

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Greene Tecumseh Land Trust Central Massies Protection EastCKEAK 126,91299 Acres This acquisition of easements for nearly 99 acres along the Massies Creek corridor is part of the second phase of a project to protect Massies Creek and surrounding land. Greene Tecumseh Land Trust Camp Hugh Taylor Birch ProtectionCKEAI 306,200331 Acres This project places a conservation easement on Camp Birch, a 331-acre camp that serves a variety of groups and organizations. The camp provides a continuous habitat corridor with John Bryan State Park, Clifton Gorge Nature Preserve, and Glen Helen Nature Preserve. Greene Tecumseh Land Trust Lower Little Miami HeadwatersCKFAB 74,52940 Acres The project is for the purchase of a conservation easement on 40 acres which contains a diverse terrain and habitats. There is a glacial moraine with an open field with fruit trees, woods containing shagbark hickories and other native trees, a largepond, and a headwater stream that eventually flows into the Little Miami River. Greene Tecumseh Land Trust Upper Massie Creek PreservationCKFAO 33,400109 Acres This 109-acre conservation easement contains approximately 2200 feet of Massie Creek and broad floodplain surrounded by woods. The property houses several large shagbark hickories. Greene The City of Centerville Park at Cornerstone CKNAC 1,000,00011 Acres The project consists of the aquisition of 11.5 acres with various improvements for public access, safety, and habitat and soil preservation providing greenspace in a highly urbanized area. Greene The City of Fairborn Oakes Quarry ReforestationCKBAB 375,000 This project consists of the removal of invasive, non-native plant species; restoration of native primary and secondary canopy; recreation of short grass prairie; construction of loop trail; upgrading of access road; and installation of public parking area. This project emphasizes the protection and enhancement of riparian corridor and watershed, and restoration of the original prairie ecosystem. Greene The Trust For Public Land Glen Helen - Little Miami ProtectionCKGAA 1,053,230966 Acres The project provides for a conservation easement on 966 acres owned by Antioch College. This pristine property is continguous to John Bryan State Park and Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve. It contains the Little Miami River, Birch Creek, and Yellow Springs Creek, and is home to a diverse bird and wildlife population. Madison Friends of Madison County Parks & Trails Roberts Pass Greenspace Addition IICKDAO 37,5923 Acres This purchase is for 3 acres of railroad corridor to serve as a bike trail and nature park. The purchase aids the preservation of the natural vegetation that has grown up along the railroad since it was abandoned. Madison Friends of Madison County Parks & Trails Roberts Pass Greenspace AdditionCKDAP 28,5252 Acres This acquisition of the Roberts Pass Greenspace of less than two acres allows for the provision of easier access to the nature park and bike trail. Miami Brukner Nature Center Nature Preserve AcquisitionCKFAD 1,111,77570 Acres The project is for the fee simple acquisition of an approximately 70-acre parcel along the Stillwater River riparian corridor. The project area includes streamside forest, the Stillwater River, and extensive forest and prairie areas. The project also restores the forested areas, prairie areas, construct a wetland, and develop a passive recreational area that provides hiking, wildlife viewing and fishing opportunities. Miami Concord Township Great Miami/Concord Township Streambank CKDAL 105,000 This project uses fee simple acquisition to secure the restoration and preservation of the Great Miami Preservation Project River riparian corridor. The project involves removal of several small structures, reforestation of the stream bank, and development of a passive recreational area that includes picnicking and fishing opportunities. Miami Concord Township Great Miami/Concord Township Streambank CKFAE 102,6381 Acres The project uses fee simple acquisition to purchase two properties which include several dilapidated Preservation houses and outbuildings as well as poorly functioning septic tanks. The project removes the structures, reforests the stream bank, constructs a parking lot, and develops a passive recreational area that includes picnicking and fishing opportunities. The properties are about an acre in total with 600 feet of stream bank. Miami Miami Conservancy District Great Miami/Tipp City Streambank PreservationCKBAA 382,460914 Acres This project provides for the placement of a perpetual conservation easement on an 805-acre tract of private property in use for row and forage crop agriculture; acquisition of a 92-acre tract of farmland; and acquisition of a 17-acre tract of floodplain and forested stream corridor. Development on the acquired tracts includes passive recreational opportunities and well field protection. Miami Miami County Park District Honey Creek Wetland/Davis-Frederick AcquisitionCKAAI 97,10033 Acres This project consists of the acquisition of 8 acres of land and 25 acres of conservation easement. Restoration and enhancement works includes removal of tile, construction of control gate, introduction of native plant material, and installation of fencing all to protect the property's wetland ecosystem.

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Miami Miami County Park District Hobart Preserve Stream RestorationCKBAC 292,944 This project is located at the Hobart Urban Nature Preserve in the City of Troy. It consists of ground contouring, recreation of headwater stream corridors, restoration of wetlands, reforestation, elimination of non-native invasive plant species, and development of a pedestrian trail. Miami Miami County Park District Wagner Property Acquisition and Greenspace CKCAF 270,383110 Acres This project acquires property for a passive 110-acre recreational area with diversified natural elements. Development The additions provide for the development of a Hydric soil area into wetlands which resolves a long-standing drainage issue, provides a series of trails connecting a large subdivision to the preserve, and a wildlife refugee area providing prairies and succession woodland areas. Miami Miami County Park District Bailey Property Acquisition and GreenspaceCKCAB 263,77890 Acres This acquisition, located in the Tipp City area water well fields, protects an existing watershed. Benefits include additional native prairies that provide enhanced wildlife preservation as well as a trail system providing local residents accessibility to the nature area. Miami Miami County Park District Lost Creek Acquisition and Green Space CKDAI 499,000164 Acres This acquisition of 164 acres expands the Lost Creek Reserve which also serves as home to the Miami Development County Park District administrative offices. This historic farm property is improved through public access, plantings for filtration, and reforestation. Miami Miami County Park District Caldwell Property Acquisition & Green Space CKEAA 140,14227 Acres The project consists of the acquisition of approximately 27 acres. This acquisition provides for the Development enhancement of water quality, the planting of native environments, and offers recreational accessibility. Specific components are the construction of access drive, parking lot, signage, reforestation and invasive plant control. Miami Miami County Park District Via Property Acquisition & Natural Resource CKEAE 97,35626 Acres The project provides for the acquisition of approximately 26 acres of which 14 acres is removed from Development farm production and placed into prairie and woods. Included in this project are costs associated with the prairie and tree plantings, and signage. Miami Miami County Park District Lost Creek Acquisition & Green Space CKFAA 295,818397 Acres The project provides for the acquisition of approximately 44 acres and a donation of a 353-acre Development agricultural easement to further expand Lost Creek, a historic farm and home to the Miami County Park District. The purchase and donation of this land provides a permanent protection from any private development to the south and protects this portion of Lost Creek. Plans provide for a nature trail along the creek area. Miami Miami County Park District Brukner Nature Center and Stillwater River CKHAB 672,188154 Acres The project is for the permanent protection of 154 acres consisting of 151 acres of mature forest, 1640 Preservation feet of riparian corridor along the Stillwater River, and 3 acres of wetland. Miami Miami County Park District Lost Creek Reserve & Knoop Center Green Space CKHAE 162,225236 Acres The project provides for improvements to the riparian corridor and surrounding wetlands by erosion Improvements management, tree plantings, and invasive species removal. It also includes access improvements. Miami Miami County Park District Reaster Property AcquisitionCKJAC 215,68837 Acres This project provides for a 37-acre acquisition for habitat enhancement and river protection. It includes stream side forests for 317 feet along the Scenic Stillwater River, about 11 acres of woodland acreage, and about 26 acres in prairie. Miami Miami County Park District Duke Park Extension CKJAF 223,38638 Acres This 38-acre acquisition of floodplain at the rear of the Troy Duke Park expansion contains 1300 feet of frontage of the Great Miami River, about 1000 feet of frontage along Spring Creek, and 12 acres of woodland. The remainder of the propertywill be reforested to expand the streamside forest and protect water quality. Miami Miami County Park District Stillwater Prairie ConnectorCKMAA 384,78150 Acres This project enlarges Miami County Park District's Stillwater Prairie Reserve by 50 acres. Improvements include a new trail system to connect existing trails on the Reserve, a rope bridge crossing from the adjoining Maple Ridge Reserve, removal of invasives and plantings for reforestation, prairie, and pollinators. Miami Miami County Park District Lavy Conservation EasementCKOAH 160,36933 Acres This 33-acre conservation easement, located in a unique natural resource corridor, brings various natural resources under the Park District's protection for conservation and preservation of habitat in this Stillwater River Valley region for habitat protection. Miami The Village of West Milton Park Corner Property AcquisitionCKLAG 73,0781 Acres This acquisition at the corner of E. Tipp Pike/SR 571 and S. Washington Street serves to expand the existing Municipal Park and improve the aesthetics of the park's entryway.

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Miami Tipp City Natural Forest Acquisition CKAAF 285,66026 Acres This project consists of the purchase of about 26 acres of first growth natural wooded lands. The acquisition preserves and protects habitat of native species, contributes to quality of life and Ohio's natural heritage, and makes open space accessible to the general public. Miami Tipp City Wellfield Protection & Streambank PreservationCKEAG 385,399128 Acres The project uses fee simple acquisition and conservation easements to secure the restoration and preservation of the Great Miami River riparian corridor. The primary component is the purchase of about 118 acres with 1,846 feet of stream bank for development for passive recreational opportunities, and a conservation easement on about 10 acres with 1,438 feet of stream bank. Preble Preble County Historical Society Open Space Land AcquisitionCKBAJ 252,73220 Acres This 20-acre acquisition provides additional natural open space for the Preble County Historical Center. The project includes conservation enhancements including establishment of a five-acre prairie area, repair hillside trail erosion, implementation of bank stabilization, and creation of a riparian area to reduce excess nutrient runoff and pollutants. Preble Preble County Historical Society Wetland Restoration & Conservation EnhancementCKEAC 97,585 The project restores wetlands to help water quality in Aukerman Creek, a part of the Twin Creek Watershed. Previously the floodplain area was drained and converted to tilled farm ground. The restoration converts the area to its native natural area. Preble The Village of Lewisburg Lewisburg Park Stream Bank RestorationCKIAE 242,187100 Feet The project removes debris and invasive plants from both sides of Twin Creek within the Village of Lewisburg Community Park. It also provides stability to prevent erosion and enhance the ecosystem. Preble Three Valley Conservation Trust Twin Creek Corridor Sole Source Aquifer ProtectionCKCAE 949,445228 Acres This project consists of the acquisition of conservation easements totaling about 228 acres. The first 106-acre tract of privately-owned land is heavily wooded including riparian woodlands, a bottom field, and supports approximately 2,400 feet of stream bank along the Twin Creek. The 112- acre tract of land located on State Rt. 50 primarily supports agriculture and riparian woodland. Preble Three Valley Conservation Trust Twin/Price's Creek Watershed Rodeffer Sole CKDAA 194,036163 Acres The Twin Creek Watershed Sole Source Aquifer Corridor Connection project consists of the acquisition Source Aquifer of two conservation easements covering 163 acres of ground and 8,300 feet of stream frontage. Project benefits include habitat protection, control of invasive plant species, preservation of aquatic biological communities, and preservation of headwaters and floodplain. Preble Three Valley Conservation Trust Twin Creek Atlasta Farm Sycamore PreserveCKDAC 171,218 The Twin Creek Atlasta Farm Sycamore Preserve project consists of the acquisition of a single conservation easement to protect the riparian corridor along a segment of the Twin Creek in the Great Miami Watershed. The project area is used primarily for agriculture and open space protecting wildlife habitat and scenic beauty, and is designated as a sole source aquifer which makes it critical for the protection of municipal drinking water in the Twin Creek Valley including the Village of Gratis. Preble Three Valley Conservation Trust Twin Creek Watershed Sole Source Aquifer CKDAF 341,373251 Acres This project consists of the acquisition of one conservation easement covering 251 acres of ground and Corridor Connection 10,267 feet of stream frontage. The acquisition connects previously purchased easements to provide protection for 1,214 contiguous acres, the entire lower two miles of Price's Creek to its confluence with Twin Creek, and over two miles of Twin Creek. Preble Three Valley Conservation Trust Hamm Twin Creek/Markey Run Aquifer & Riparian CKEAD 123,000100 Acres The project consists of the acquisition of a single conservation easement on about 100 acres in order to Preservation protect the riparian corridor along a segment of the Twin Creek in the Great Miami Watershed. The property is divided into upland/slope and riparian corridor and supports approximately 2,500 feet of stream bank along Twin Creek, and an equal amount of frontage on Markey Run. Preble Three Valley Conservation Trust Upper Twin Creek Wet Oak Savanna & Wet Prairie CKFAC 178,809125 Acres The project provides for the acquisition of a 125-acre conservation easement consisting of a streamside Preservation farm and wetland. The easement serves to protect the riparian corridor along a segment of the Twin Creek in the Great Miami Watershed. The project area is used primarily for open space and agriculture protecting fish, wildlife habitat and scenic beauty. The area is designated as a sole source aquifer. Preble Three Valley Conservation Trust Twin Creek Preble Big Woods & Headwaters CKFAF 114,29594 Acres The project provides for the acquisition of a 94-acre conservation easement. The acquisition protects a Project streamside farm and upland wet woods that is part of a 2,300-acre contiguous Interior hardwood forest, headwater stream, with ground-surface water recharge, and natural springs. Preble Three Valley Conservation Trust Twin Creek Riparian & Upland Forest Preservation - CKGAD 194,70085 Acres A conservation easement is placed on 85 acres of stream, riparian corridor, upland woodland, prairie, Ulrich and wetland. The property includes 4,000 feet of Twin Creek.

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Union Columbus Metropolitan Park Board Glacier Ridge Metro Park Land AcquisitionCKAAD 630,0001,037 Acres This project acquires property for the Glacier Ridge Metro Ridge Park, named for the end moraine or glacial debris remaining after the glaciers retreated. The restored property is home to a large weland area where waterfowl can be observed. Union Pheasants Forever, Inc., Ohio Chapter Foreman Conservation ProjectCKDAN 281,75594 Acres This acquisition is a 94-acre parcel of land. The project increases habitat protection; provides for invasive plant control; preserves quality, viable habitat for plant and animal species; and preserves aquatic and biological communities. Union The City of Marysville Mill Creek Reforestation CKAAH 62,948 This project consists of planting trees and native grasses along the Mill Creek riparian corridor. Plantings provide for the protection and enhancement of the riparian corridor, as well as filtration. Union The City of Marysville Town Run Restoration CKFAK 186,785 This project provides for the donation of five properties totaling 0.29 acres in order to restore an urban stream. The project, located in uptown Marysville, will revitalize Town Run while meeting City goals to restore the stream channel, improve aesthetics in Uptown Marysville, and help to raise conservation awareness in the community. Union The Village of Richwood Lake Baccarat Preservation & Pedestrian Path CKKAD 1,530,4708 Acres The project involves the purchase of 8.4 acres to create a paved 1.3-mile nature trail around Lake Baccarat with spurs which will connect the civic center, senior center, and high school. The project also provides for the repair of the lake's eroding shoreline which will help preserve the emergent wetlands.

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