State of Ohio {rpt0010-17} Public Works Commission Clean Ohio Fund - Green Space Conservation Program District 17 Acreage Report County Applicant Project Name ProjID Grant Acquired Description Delaware Columbus Public Utilities Department Overbrook Multi-Stream ProtectionCQGAA 262,50055 Acres This conservation easement protects 55 acres of primary headwater streams that are tributaries to the Big Walnut Creek. The project protects water quality, natural stream channels, functioning floodplains, streamside forests, various wildlife habitat, and geologic features. Delaware Preservation Parks of Delaware County Gallant Farm Purchase and AccessCQBAD 327,503102 Acres The project purchases 19 acres and deed restricts 83 acres of farmland for use in the development of a historic farm representative of the importance of agriculture to Delaware County. The project includes construction of an access road and parking lot, and internal farm lanes to allow visitors easy access to the various areas of the farm. Delaware Preservation Parks of Delaware County Big Run North Purchase CQCAI 518,38711 Acres The project provides for the protection of about 11 acres of pristine upland woods and stream corridor and 1,482 linear feet of Big Run, a Class III PHWH stream and tributary to the Olentangy State Scenic River. Delaware Preservation Parks of Delaware County North Big Run Additional PurchaseCQDAF 659,1715 Acres This project is for the purchase of five acres of stream corridor and 1,834 linear feet of Big Run, a Class III PHWH stream and tributary to the Olentangy State Scenic River, a building that was constructed in 1939 which has been renovated andenlarged, a combination garage and office, and the construction of a small parking lot to service the new facility. The acquisition of the lodge and the garage/office provide a ready-made nature and small conference center, a maintenance facility, and a park manager's office. Delaware Preservation Parks of Delaware County Big Run North Preserve CQEAC 1,200,000102 Acres The Big Run North Preserve project involves the fee simple purchase and permanent protection of nearly 102 acres of high-quality, mature upland woods, primary headwater streams, and stream corridor that serve as important habitat for numerous plant and animal species. The project also permanently protects approximately 4,200 linear feet of the Big Run Stream Corridor. Delaware Preservation Parks of Delaware County Logan Property Acquisition CQHAC 831,500100 Acres This open space property includes native woodland and 8,600 linear feet of headwater streams along the Olentangy State Scenic River. Delaware Preservation Parks of Delaware County Shale Hollow Preserve Expansion (Hollenback CQIAE 486,00021 Acres This project adds 21 acres of streamside forest and floodplain in Delaware County. Shale Hollow Park is Acquisition) named for the curve in the tributary to the Olentangy State Scenic River that runs through the park, and for the shale found in the 20- to 40-foot cliff walls and stream bed. Delaware Preservation Parks of Delaware County Alum Creek Corridor Protection Phase ICQJAA 1,361,82248 Acres This project consists of acquisition of 48 acres of land in southern Delaware County approximately 1.5 miles north of Polaris Fashion Place. The project serves to permanently protect 34 acres of existing forest, 3,900 linear feet of streams that flow into Alum Creek, and reforest 14 acres of former agricultural fields. Delaware Preservation Parks of Delaware County Alum Creek Corridor Protection Phase IICQKAC 1,434,45065 Acres This project consists of the acquisition of 65 acres of greenspace in southern Delaware County in Orange Township. The property will be restored and permanently protected as open space. Delaware Preservation Parks of Delaware County Alum Creek Corridor Protection - Phase IIICQLAB 218,25826 Acres The project permanently protects 26 acres of property in Orange Township, and consists of floodplain and riparian corridor along Alum Creek. The acquisition increases the Alum Creek park to 151 acres of native habitats and floodplain. Delaware Preservation Parks of Delaware County Alum Creek Corridor Protection Phase IvCQMAB 1,113,68148 Acres The project consists of the acquisition of 48 acres including 37 acres of upland buffer, groves of mature native oak and hickory, and paw, beech, and maple. Delaware Preservation Parks of Delaware County Alum Creek Corridor Protection Project Phase ViCQOAB 848,49327 Acres This project consists of the acquisition and protection of 27 acres of property in Orange Township. Restoration of an agricultural field creates an upland buffer to help protect the headwater stream to Alum Creek, and a pond for fishing. Prepared: 5/24/2021 8:05:18AM rpt0010 Page 1 of 5 County Applicant Project Name ProjID Grant Acquired Description Delaware The City of Columbus Twin Bridges Land Acquisition and EasementCQFAD 953,69638 Acres The acquisition of 30 acres and conservation easement placement over an additional eight acres of steeply sloped forested habitat is home to rare species and is vital to wetland, stream, and water quality. The open space project includes the protection of mature forested slopes that contain six headwater streams and is the upland buffer of two streams, two wetlands and Hoover Reservoir. Fairfield Appalachia Ohio Alliance Hocking River Conservation Corridor InitiativeCQGAD 108,00040 Acres This project conserves two sites in southern Fairfield County as part of the Hocking River Conservation Initiative. It serves to protect and conserve the riparian corridor and wetland areas along the Hocking River. Fairfield Appalachia Ohio Alliance Hintz Hollow Initiative CQLAA 777,100227 Acres Hintz Hollow, located near Sugar Grove in northern Hocking Hills, includes a large part of box canyon featuring sheer rock cliffs and formations, including a small natural stone arch weathered from a slump block of sandstone. The property contains large stands of state threatened native Rohdodendron along the cliff lines. Fairfield Appalachia Ohio Alliance Additions To The Hocking and Scioto River CQNAA 1,597,000467 Acres The project consists of the acquisition of 467 total acres in the counties of Fairfield and Pickaway. The Conservation Corridor acquisition of these properties will protect habitats for rare, threatened, and endangered species and provides for the preservation of high quality, viable habitat for plant and animal species. Fairfield Columbus Metropolitan Park Board Finley Property Acquisition CQCAB 173,25093 Acres The project is 93 acres of land that share common boundaries with Clear Creek Metro Park. The forested land contains Oak-Hickory forests, Mixed Mesophytic forests and young growth Hemlock-Hardwood forests. The property additionally contains two forested ravine headwaters that drain directly into the Clear Creek Metro Park and eventually Clear Creek. Fairfield Fairfield County Historical Parks Commission Clear Creek Riparian Corridor Acquisition ProjectCQBAH 234,75072 Acres This project provides for a total of 72 acres of land along the north bank of Clear Creek, an important step in the protection of the Clear Creek corridor and for the water quality of the Hocking River. Fairfield Fairfield County Historical Parks Commission Clear Creek Riparian Corridor - Maxine Barnes CQCAH 471,555130 Acres This project involves a total of 130 acres along the south bank of Clear Creek. This property is part of an Property ongoing effort to protect the Clear Creek riparian corridor, and serves as an extension of the Fairfield County Parks system. Fairfield Fairfield County Historical Parks Commission Cattle Valley Enterprise, Inc. Land Acquisition-Clear CQDAH 396,000100 Acres This project acquires nearly 100 acres along Clear Creek, a tributary in the Hocking River watershed, Creek Ripari and preserves high quality, viable habitat for plant and animal species, and aquatic biological communities. Fairfield Fairfield County Historical Parks Commission Stoney Hill Nature Preserve Land AcqusitionCQIAA 519,000120 Acres The project forms the Stoney Hill Nature Preserve, 120 acres along the upper branch of Armey Run, a tributary to Clear Creek and the Hocking River, all within the Hocking River Watershed. Existing structures serve as public space for meetings and classroom study. Fairfield Fairfield County Park District Wagner Property Restoration and Heron Rookery CQNAB 1,058,980153 Acres This project consists of the acquisition of 153 ares of property in Liberty Township, Fairfield County. The Preservation project will create a nature preserve and park south of the Village of Baltimore. Preservation of this property converts over 78 acres of agricultural land to prairie and protects one of the largest heron rookeries south of the Lake Erie watershed where over 50 great blue heron nests were counted in 2019. Fairfield The City of Lancaster Baldwin Run Stream RestorationCQBAE 271,8754,000 Feet This restoration project provides improvement of the water quality by assimilation of pollutants by restored riparian areas, increased biomass, and increased dissolved oxygen from ripples and low water temperatures resulting from enhanced tree canopy. This project also provides interpretive walks and trails to highlight the project and stream restoration and allow for the safe access by the public to the stream. Fairfield The City of Lancaster Hocking River Corridor Preservation ProjectCQCAD 250,00055 Acres The project provides for the restoration of approximately 55 acres of historic wetland, thereby reestablishing