Twin Creek Preserve Stream Restoration Project



Grand Opening of Twin Creek Preserve 

The Ceremony was held on November 15th, 2011, and was attended by over 100 guests.  Thank you to all who attended, to the program speakers, and to the Project Partners who made it happen!  To view the event photos, visit our photo page.
Event Speakers
Mayor Virgil Lovitt, II, City of Sharonville
Rachel Miller, from Senator Sherrod Brown's Office, read letter from Senator Brown
Connie Laug, from Senator Rob Portman's Office, read letter from Senator Portman
Bonnie Buthker, Southwest District Office, Ohio EPA, read letter from Governor John Kasich
Commissioner Todd Portune, Hamilton County
Constance White, Ohio Department of Natural Resources 

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Lunch & Learn at Twin Creek Preserve 

 The Lunch & Learn event was a great success.  We were delighted to welcome over 100 guests at this informative event.  To view the event photos, visit our photo page.

Volunteers Make a Success of Wetland Plantings

The first round of wetland plantings at Twin Creek Preserve went well. We owe thanks to Duke Energy for bringing out a crew of hard-working, well-equipped volunteers. The Sierra Club’s Miami Group and CH2M Hill also deserve recognition for showing their dedication to the Mill Creek Confluence Project. Be on the lookout for more volunteer opportunities at Twin Creek Preserve. The 30-acre park is located in Sharonville, where the East Fork Mill Creek flows into the Mill Creek.  To see our volunteers in action, visit our photo page. 

    
Confluence Project becomes Twin Creek Preserve

On Tuesday, March 1, project partners came together with over 100 members of the community to celebrate the long-awaited groundbreaking of the Mill Creek Confluence Project in Sharonville, Ohio. The incredible support and the beautiful sunny weather made for a joyous occasion.  

We give thanks to those who attended and a special thanks to our guest speakers and partners in this important collaboration:

Mayor Virgil Lovitt II, City of Sharonville
Comissioner Todd Portune, Hamilton County
Mark Policinski, Executive Director, OKI Regional Council of Governments
William "Bill" Harris III, Resident Vice President, Norfolk Southern Corporation
MaryLynn Lodor, Environmental Program Manager, MSD of Greater Cincinnati
Adam Sackenheim, Regulatory Compliance Manager, Butler County Water and Sewer
Bruce Koehler, Chair, Mill Creek Watershed Council of Communities
Steve Malone, Division of Environmental and Financial Assistance, Ohio EPA
Hugh Trimble, Southwest District Office, Ohio EPA 

What is Twin Creek Preserve?

The wetland creation and stream restoration project is located in the Upper Mill Creek (UMC) Watershed where the East Fork Mill Creek flows into the Mill Creek main stem within sight of the I-75 and I-275 interchange.  The 30 acre site is being transformed into a new stream-side park.
 
Project Features

  • 8 acre floodplain wetland
  • Bio-engineered stream banks with meandering bends
  • Man-made riffles and other in-stream features
  • Stream-side and wetland plantings with native species
  • Scenic nature trail with interpretive signs

Project Goals

  • Improved water quality
  • Improved terrestrial and aquatic habitats
  • Reduced flooding
  • Recreational and educational opportunities

Where do the funds come from?

Project funding comes from the Water Resource Restoration Sponsor Program of the Ohio Water Pollution Control Loan Fund and the Section 319 Non-Point Source Implementation Grant, which are administered by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.

What can I do to help?

  • Become a Member of the Mill Creek Watershed Council of Communities
  • Donate to the Mill Creek Watershed Council of Communities
  • Sign up to receive MCWCC emails about outreach events and Full Council Meetings
  • Join our Facebook and Twitter
  • Volunteer!  We are always interested in working with teachers, active residents, and students on collaborations that enhance the awareness of the Mill Creek
  • Contact Annie Rahall, Administrative Assistant, at (513) 563-8800


This website was financed through a grant from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, under the provisions of Section 319(h) of the Clean Water Act.  The contents and views, including any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations, contained in this website are those of the authors and have not been subject to any U.S. EPA or Ohio EPA peer or administrative review and may not necessarily reflect the views of either Agency, and no official endorsement should be inferred.  

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