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About the Program

Stream Conservation: Why?

Stream Impairment

Stream Conservation: How?

​Your Streams

Get Involved!

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​Cooper Creek Collaborative

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The Stream Conservation Program:

​The mission of the HCSWCD's Stream Conservation Program is to restore and maintain the ecological integrity of Hamilton County's local water resources.  HCSWCD approaches this mission by offering three primary services to residents and organizations within Hamilton County:
1. Watershed Planning & Restoration
2. Resident Consultation
​3. Public Education & Involvement
 
Watershed Restoration
HCSWCD implements watershed restoration projects (i.e. Stormwater and Stream Stewardship Best Management Practices).  We work with other local, regional, state, and federal organizations to apply a holistic, data driven approach to watershed restoration in Hamilton County.  Our efforts include watershed planning, project identification/planning, funding acquisition, and project implementation.

Resident Consultation 
HCSWCD offers consultation, free of charge, to residents and local organizations interested in responsible management of streams and stormwater.

Would you like assistance with any of the following issues on your property?
  • Stream stewardship practices
  • Stormwater management practices
  • Streambank or hillslope erosion problems
  • "Flashy" stream flows
  • Frequent flooding

Request a consultation by clicking on the "Complaint/Inquiry Form" button on the top of the page, or contact Adam Lehmann by phone ​(513-772-7645 ext. 15) or e-mail (adam.lehmann@hamilton-co.org).

Public Education & Involvement 
HCSWCD educates the public on the health of local streams, and on measures that can be taken to address stream degradation problems in our community.  We also create opportunities for public involvement in addressing local stream problems.

Initiatives to educate and involve the public in stream conservation include:
  • Develop and publish educational tools and content
  • Provide presentations to industry groups, community groups, students, and the general public
  • Provide opportunities for volunteers to get involved in stream conservation
  • Support and assist citizen scientist programs

If you are interested in having SWCD present to your group/organization, contact Adam Lehmann by phone (513-772-7645 ext. 15) or e-mail (adam.lehmann@hamilton-co.org).
Office Hours: Monday to Friday 8 am to 4 pm

1325 East Kemper Road, ​Suite 115
​Cincinnati, OH 45246

​Phone: (513) 772-7645
The Hamilton County Soil & Water Conservation District is a legal subdivision of the State of Ohio responsible for the conservation of natural resources within Hamilton County, Ohio. We have a special emphasis on soil and water with a focus on assisting landowners in planning and applying conservation practices on the land. HCSWCD is dedicated to the sustainable use of our natural resources and to encouraging positive behavioral changes that produce a higher quality of life for our citizens. The District assists all Hamilton County residents, schools and jurisdictions through our free services and dynamic partnerships that continually provide innovative solutions for the challenges of our region.
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  • Home
  • Programs & Services
    • Get Involved!
    • Agriculture
    • Conservation Education
    • Earthwork/ Earth Movement
    • Landowner Assistance
    • Soil Fertility
    • Hamilton County Storm Water District
    • Seasonal Stormwater Tips
    • Stream Conservation >
      • Stream Conservation: Why?
      • Cooper Creek Collaborative
      • Stream Impairment
      • Stream Conservation: How?
      • Your Streams
    • 2022 Tree Sale
  • Complaint & Inquiry Form
  • Publications
    • Financial Reports
    • Newsletters and Publications
    • Resources
    • Articles
  • About
    • Organizational Profile
    • Board of Supervisors
    • Staff
    • Employment