Geist/Fall Creek Watershed Public Meeting

Come Hear a Public Presentation of the
Geist/Fall Creek Watershed Management Plan
Indiana Yacht Club, May 4th @ 6:30 PM
Coffee and Tea Provided & RAIN BARREL GIVEAWAY!
Agenda
6:30 pm Introduction Scott Rodgers, Tom Britt
6:35 pm Plan Summary Jill Hoffman
7:00 pm Blue Green Algae Update Dr. Lenore Tedesco
7:15 pm What’s Next, Q&A
G/FC WMP

What is a Watershed?
A Watershed is an area of land where all water from rain or snow drains to the same place.
The Geist/Upper Fall Creek Watershed is about 140,000 acres. All water drains into Geist Reservoir.

Geist Reservoir/Upper Fall Creek Watershed Spans 6 Counties
Hamilton, Hancock, Madison, Marion, Delaware, Henry
One of Our Goals is to Make the Geist/Fall Creek Watershed Management Plan an Appendix of each Counties’ Comprehensive Plan.

Geist Reservoir/Upper Fall Creek Watershed Critical Areas
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What Causes Poor Water Quality?

Our Goals
Foster Networking & Relationships within the Design, Engineering, Municipal Government, and Scientific Communities
Consolidate & Interpret Watershed Data for Improved Regional Understanding
Integrate Local Plans & Identify Common Land Use Priorities across the Watershed
Implement Water Quality Projects Efficiently & Develop Shared Educational Resources
Build Capacity in Support of Smaller Watershed Partnerships and Environmental Leadership in Local Communities
Create a Strong, Recognizable Regional Alliance to Serve as a Well-known Community Resource

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Geist/Fall Creek Watershed Public Meeting

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