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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

 Topographical map of Ohio
Headwaters of the Sugar Creek       (Back)        (Next)

The headwaters of the Sugar Creek watershed (~71 km2) are located in the glaciated Erie Ontario Lake Plain Eco-Region, and are characterized by rolling hills and valleys.

Three separate headwaters areas have been identified.

More than 70% of the basin is devoted to agricultural uses including dairy, beef and poultry confined feeding operations, row crops and forage production.

Approximately 10% of the headwaters are developed as industry or residential areas, and there is one municipal wastewater treatment plant at Smithville.

 

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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.