by Janet Slater

by Tom Wallace

Mandy Wolski, LMC

Some of you might not be aware of the Little Miami Conservancy, and you may benefit from getting to know them.

The Conservancy can be considered a "relative" of the Friends of the Little Miami State Park, since both groups are allied with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) and serve some of the same geographical areas.

The Conservancy is dedicated to the restoration and protection of the Little Miami Wild & Scenic River. Historically LMC has successfully used a "win-win" approach to finding the balance between economic development and environmental protection.  One example: over 95% of the residential development that has come into the Little Miami corridor has adopted conservation plans which include the donation of land and conservation easements along riverfront areas...
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Debris Blower Operators: Leaves are already starting to fall, and the blowing crew will begin the task of attempting to keep the trail as clean as possible. We need volunteers to assist with this year's project. Here's what you'll need to help:

• Vehicle type: Pickup or SUV with a two-inch ball or a receiver hitch that can accept a two-inch-square class 3 draw bar (ball already attached).
• Driver availability to operate blower during an early morning or late afternoon shift for approximately 2 to 4 hours.
• Prefer prior towing experience.

To volunteer or find out more, send your name and phone number to: flmspohHotline@gmail.com

Fence Crew Workers: Our three-member fence repair crew will soon be reduced to one as Ray and Tom leave for warmer weather. Rich Easterly (left) can't handle it alone, so volunteers are needed. If you have some upper body strength, are good at problem solving, can work with power tools, and can help this winter when weather permits, please send your name and phone number to flmspohHotline@gmail.com, or reply to this newsletter.