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Native plantings along 15 acres of land near Lockington Dam are intended to help wildlife, lter runoff and reduce MCD maintenance costs.
MCD is partnering with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Ohio River Foundation on projects
to remove invasive
plant species and enhance stream/ riparian habitat.
These projects enable existing
“...this project will provide habitat for monarch butter ies,
native bees and” migratory birds...
populations of birds and bees, and perhaps new ones, to populate river oodplains and riparian areas.
“Pollinator habitat like we are restoring on this project will provide habitat for monarch butter ies, native bees and migratory birds, all of which have been in decline due to loss of pollinator and grassland habitats,” says Donnie Knight, private
lands biologist
with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program.
Two areas downstream of Lockington Dam are planted with native owers, shrubs and grasses. One area is near the east end of the dam while the other area is between Loramie Creek and Kaser Road.
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Native trees and prairie plants near Lockington Dam should help improve wildlife.
Restoring streams
Let’s talk about the birds and the bees
Trail conditions
Know before
you go
Nothing can ruin a good ride along the Great Miami River Bike Trail like discover-
ing midway that the trail is submerged from a recent storm.
A new webpage within the Great Miami Riverway’s website lets you check trail conditions before
you ever leave home. The page features a map that automatically updates bike trail and river conditions every 15 minutes.
The map is color coded: Red (high alert), yellow (caution) or green (clear). The site also shows any construction on the trail.
The page features monitoring locations from Sidney to Hamilton.
“This expanded webpage is a great tool for trail users and paddlers,” says Elizabeth Connor, Great Miami Riverway coordinator. “Now, you’ll know before you go.”
New Great Miami Riverway kiosks, like this one in West Carrollton, are popping up along the trails in cities from Piqua to Hamilton. The kiosks direct you to food, shopping, attractions and more.