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Characteristics:

› Each Stream Is Unique

› Focus on Headwaters

› Encourage Local Participation

› Collaborate with Others

› Healthy Environment, Healthy Community

› A Holistic Approach

Related Information:

› Geography of the Sugar Creek Area

› Social Factors

› Water Quality & Testing

› Best Practices Implemented at Sugar Creek

› History of the Project

 Buffers along the Sugar Creek

Best Practices -- Selective De-tiling

Best Management Practices are being implemented along the Sugar Creek:

       Selective de-tiling

  • Priorization of PHW can determine which tile lines to convert to small streams.
  • Perennial streams with an identifiable spring might be favored if the goal is to increase biodiversity.
  • Increased biodiversity should be associated with the increased filtering potential.

Sugar Creek Method Overview | Each Stream Is Unique | Focus on Headwaters | Encourage Local Participation | Collaborate with Others | Healthy Environment, Healthy Community | A Holistic Approach

For more information about the Sugar Creek Method contact Richard H. Moore (moore.11@osu.edu),  Associate Professor, Human and Community Resource Development, The Ohio State University.