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Education

    Effective conservation of our land and water resources begins with awareness and understanding.  Our outreach and education programs are designed to address three main ideas: why clean water and fertile topsoil are important to everyone (not just farmers), what human activities threaten these vital resources, and how individuals and communities can make contributions to using our natural resources wisely so that future generations will have enough - this is the principle of sustainability.  Some of our programs also address other related issues, such as wildlife habitat, land use planning, and agricultural concerns.  Contact Education/Information Specialist Kristen Lauer for more information at LauerK@mcohio.org or call at 937-854-7646 ext.109
 

• Student Programs - helping youth to acquire critical thinking skills and knowledge about how soil and water ecosystems relate to plant, animal, and human ecology
   

• Teacher Programs - providing educators with training, natural resources curriculum materials and demonstration models.
   

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• Video Clips - Coming Soon

• Public Outreach - increase awareness and understanding of natural resource issues; promoting opportunities for stewardship and use of Best Management Practices.
   

• Sycamore Conservation Education Demonstration Farm - is a 350+ acre farm managed by the District since 1982.  On this farm there are many conservation practices in use such as grass waterways, diversions, water sediment control basins (WASCOB), block chutes and aluminum toe-wall outlets.
   

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