BACKYARD CONSERVATION
 
You can make a difference in our watershed by starting in your own backyard. Check out these resources to find out how you can get started.
American Beauties (TM) courtesy of the National Wildlife Federation.  Find the perfect native plant for your backyard.
 
Rain Gardens for Homeowners (PDF)
 
Protecting Your Stream  How to provide stewardship as a streamside landowner. Courtesy of Franklin Soil & Water Conservation District, Natural Resource Conservation  Service.
 
Create a Streamside Buffer for your backyard.
 
Start Composting.
 
 
Make a home for Birds, Butterflies and other Nature's Creatures.
 
Only Rain Down the Drain courtesy of Franklin County Soil and Water Conservation District
 
 
 
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Do you have an interest in becoming a steward of the Alum Creek Watershed? Do you have an interest in:
  • Public education & outreach?
  • Service projects?
  • Creek advocacy?
  • Organizational support and fundraising? Volunteer projects such as mailings and special events?

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