FRIENDS of ALUM CREEK & TRIBUTARIESABOUT FACT
Friends of Alum Creek and Tributaries (FACT) is a local not-for-profit community based volunteer organization within the
The mission of Friends of Alum Creek and Tributaries (FACT) is to preserve and protect the quality and beauty of the Alum Creek watershed and promote environmentally responsible recreation, educational opportunities, and citizen participation at many levels.
FACT HISTORY
During the preparation of the Greenways Plan for Alum Creek in early 1998, coming right on the heels of the Franklin County Greenways Plan in 1997, local residents were asked if they would be interested in joining the Friends of Alum Creek. From that, a nucleus of about 24 interested people began the organization. Three planning forums were held in early 1998. The first forum, held at the
1. To increase awareness the Alum Creek and its riparian corridor through education and safety oriented programs and signage.
2. To improve access to the Alum Creek waterway and trail system
3. To develop plans, policies and procedures for community-based, nonprofit Alum Creek business development initiatives with profits going to Friends of Alum Creek.
4. To provide a safe environment.
5. To protect and enhance the natural greenway along the creek and its tributaries.
6. To improve the water quality for recreational use, increase and protect wildlife, flora and aquatic diversity for the future.
7. To develop a linear multi-use trail from
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The Alum Creek Area Watershed
The Alum Creek watershed range under the watch of FACT is from the northern confines of Alum Creek Lake reservoir dam in Delaware County, to the south at Three Creeks Park in Franklin County (between Obetz & Groveport). There the confluence of three rivers, Alum Creek, Blacklick Creek, and Big Walnut Creek combine into one, Big Walnut Creek. About five miles downstream to the southwest - beyond the town of Lockbourne - Big Walnut Creek empties into the Scioto River.
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