State of Ohio {rpt0010-18} Public Works Commission Clean Ohio Fund - Green Space Conservation Program District 18 Acreage Report County Applicant Project Name ProjID Grant Acquired Description Athens Appalachia Ohio Alliance Addington Property AcquisitionCRBAH 103,50055 Acres This acquisition of 55 acres is located on the ridge between Strouds Run and East State Street in Canaan Township. It ensures the long-term preservation of a valley ecosystem that is integral to the quality of Strouds Run State Park as a preserve and public open space, and also preserves a very large old northern red oak that is the largest known specimen of its species in Athens County. The project also protects the head of the valley watershed. Athens Appalachia Ohio Alliance Taylor Ridge Wildlife Area CRDAA 943,9931,200 Acres The project consists of the fee-simple purchase of 1200 acres of hardwood forest habitat, including riparian corridors and wetlands, known as the Taylor Ridge property. It is managed as a wildlife area with free public access including hunting and fishing. Athens Appalachia Ohio Alliance Sickles Preserve CREAB 101,55070 Acres The project is for the acquisition of 70 acres of natural woodland and riparian zone surrounded by the Zaleski State Forest. Project benefits include habitat protection and access to the riparian corridor. Athens Athens Conservancy Strouds Ridge Phase V: Blair AcquisitionCRCAC 56,25020 Acres The project provides for the acquisition of 20 acres of land to consolidate watershed protection for a ridge and valley above Dow Lake which also reduces the park boundary relative to the interior reducing possible intrusion into the park areaby other uses, averts development of the property by developers, and provides for additional trail and recreational access in a heavily used area. Athens Athens Conservancy Baker Property Easement CRCAA 498,000269 Acres This acquisition of 269 acres, located at US 50 and SR 690, includes mature upland forest and river bottom, and expands the forested riparian buffer along the Hocking River preserving part of the viewshed from US 50. Athens Athens Conservancy The Plains Preserve - Part ICREAG 133,50011 Acres The 11-acre project comprises much of the upper part of the stream and stream valley of Johnson Run, the small stream that parallels Johnson Road in The Plains. Athens Athens Conservancy The Plains Preserves - Part IICRFAF 146,2507 Acres This seven-acre acquisition serves as a nature preserve and corridor for an extension of the Hockhocking-Adena Bikeway. Benefits include connecting corridors, enhanced education opportunities, passive recreation, and aesthetic preservation. Athens Athens Conservancy B & O Grade Acquisition - Phase ICRFAH 350,000180 Acres This 180-acre acquisition of land formerly owned by CSC Transportation contains a former railroad grade, and a significant wetland created by riverbanks and streamway. Benefits include recreational, economic, and aesthetic preservation, as well as corridor connection. Athens Athens Conservancy Skunk Run Nature Preserve-Trey AcresCRGAD 66,51929 Acres The 29-acre project is in the valley of Skunk Run, a perennial stream that flows westward to the Hocking River, and borders the north side of the Athens-Belpre Rail Trail. Athens Athens Conservancy B&O Grade Acquisition (Taulbee)CRGAI 16,9508 Acres This project contributes toward the creation of a continuous rail-trail from the Hockhocking Adena Bikeway to the Moonville Rail-Trail. Athens Athens Conservancy Poston Preserve CRIAA 52,91722 Acres The 22-acre project, named in memory of the seller's grandparents, preserves a portion of forested tributory of the Hocking River, a riparian zone along the Hocking, and a button bush swamp. Athens Athens Conservancy Poston Preserve - North TractCRJAA 57,17826 Acres This project acquires 26 acres as an addition to the Elias M. and Therese Erb Poston Nature Preserve and supports a healthy mid-aged forest providing a high quality habitat for many plants and animal species including largeflower valerian, a population of large whorled pogonia orchid, and what is apparently a rare hybrid between two violet species. Athens Athens Conservancy Skunk Run Preserve Part II CRJAE 29,91712 Acres Acquisition of 12 acres of land adjoining the existing 28-acre Skunk Run Preserve. Skunk Run, a perennial stream, flows from the Torch area in Athens County westward to the Hocking River. Prepared: 5/24/2021 8:05:18AM rpt0010 Page 1 of 9 County Applicant Project Name ProjID Grant Acquired Description Athens Athens Conservancy Blair - Aep Luhrig Road TractCRJAH 36,30018 Acres This 18-acre acquisition serves as a preserve and open space. A seasonal wetland, known as "Brian's vernal pool", is home to at least seven species of amphibians. Athens Athens Conservancy Morris Tract CRKAC 145,58185 Acres This 85-acre purchase of forested land in Carthage Township, Athens County, protects a headwater stream and part of another, both tributaries of Jordan Run. Athens Athens Conservancy Skunk Run Preserve Part 3: Enoch Part 2CRKAF 82,38835 Acres This third addition to the Skunk Run Preserve provides for a total 73.5-acre tract and features native forest, striking rock formations, and a signficant section of the exceptionally high quality and thriving perennial stream, Skunk Run. Much of this acquisition concentrates on the valley of Bingman's Spring Run, a spring-fed tributary to Skunk Run. Athens Athens Conservancy Bluebell Preserve Part II CRLAB 383,215166 Acres This 165-acres of former American Electric Power property extends the Bluebell Preserve, and bridges two separate sections for a 230-acre property that features spectacular spring wildflower displays, enjoyable from the Hockhocking Adena Bikeway. The preserve also protects the lowermost section of Hamley Run before it empties into the Hocking River. Athens Athens Conservancy Nnis Control Access For Addington AcquisitionCRLAH 20,12675 Acres This project removes invasive species on the acquired site under CRBAH, property containing the valley watershed. Athens Athens Conservancy Dow Lake Watershed Part I: Gillette TractCRLAC 644,105204 Acres This 240-acre acquisition in the Dow Lake Watershed protects the water quality in the principal stream feeding Dow Lake in adjacent Strouds Run State Park; thereby, aiding the park's contribution to the Athens County economy and quality of life. Athens Athens Conservancy Couladis Tract CRMAD 1,169,907460 Acres This 460-acre property preserves natural stream channels and forests including dramatic cliffs and a rock-shelter cave. Two perennial tributaries of the Hocking River flow through the property, also home to the fourth largest Ohio population of Running Buffalo Clover. Athens Athens Conservancy Lohse Preserve Ransom TractCRNAA 108,67543 Acres This key 42-acre acquisition for the preserve protects an important portion of the watershed and streams within the Strouds Run Watershed, also protecting the beaver pond and wetlands complex on the property. Athens Athens Conservancy Deep Hollow-Dark Skies PreserveCROAA 220,059111 Acres This acquisition provides for preservation, hiking, birding and night-sky viewing. The property, adjacent to the Morris Preserve, is characterized by its pristine headwater streams, ravines, sandstone ledges, rock formations, riparian and hillside deciduous forest, and vernal pool wetlands. Athens Athens County Moonville Open Space AcquisitionCRBAD 20,3626 Miles This project acquires old railroad right-of-way to provide a linear connection through a scenic wild area along a significant local stream, between local communities and Zaleski State Forest, Lake Hope State Park, and Waterloo Wildlife Experimentation Station. The acquisition consolidates public holdings in an area of the Zaleski State Forest. Athens Athens County Strouds Ridge Preserve, Phase Vi: BeanCRGAM 58,23723 Acres The 27-acre project protects a significant amount of the Dow Lake watershed, much of the property covered with forest of varying age. Athens Athens County Chauncey Canal Trail and WetlandCRJAF 29,43714 Acres This 14-acre property in Athens County facilitates a walking/bike path out of the Village of Chauncey. Athens Hocking River Commission, Inc. Glimcher Property CRAAM 40,50013 Acres This project is located along the Hocking River at the City of Athens' north entrance along US 33. The project is for the purchase of about 13 acres of riparian corridor in order to provide access. Athens Hocking River Commission, Inc. Frost Property Acquisition CRCAE 60,92529 Acres This project is for the acquisition of 29 acres of riparian corridor and the adjacent floodplain farm field in the lower Hocking River Valley. The purchase serves to preserve the floodplain and streamside forest functions and helps preserve water quality by allowing trees to grow and filter pollutants and runoff. Athens Hocking River Commission, Inc. York Township Riparian Restoration ProjectCRLAD 64,50031 Acres Fee simple acquisition of 30 acres of riparian land for permanent open space. Athens The City of Athens Strouds Ridge Preserve Project, Phase ICRAAA 144,27566 Acres The project acquires some 66 acres of land for habitat and forest, and for trail access. The property contains high-value timber in one particular area, including especially large cucumbertree and magnolia acuminata, and includes a significant part of a valley that is also part of Strouds Run State Park and good-quality wild land. Prepared: 5/24/2021 8:05:18AM rpt0010 Page 2 of 9 County Applicant Project Name ProjID Grant Acquired Description Athens The City of Athens Strouds Ridge Preserve Project - Phase IICRAAH 221,36288 Acres This project acquires 88 acres for habitat and forest protection and trail access in the area between East State Street and Strouds Run State Park in the City of Athens. The purpose is to create a buffer zone between the existing forest ecosystem and the development along East State Street. Athens The City of Athens Strouds Ridge Preserve, Phase III (Hawk Woods)CRBAG 451,860105 Acres This acquisition for 105 acres, bordering Sells Park to the north and east in Athens Township, is known as the Hawk Tract.