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Read the latest issue of Ripple Effects!
Spring 2008
Ripple Effects
Zionsville Area Reorganization Plans Discussed
at ECWA Quarterly Meeting
There are plans for big changes in how southeastern Boone County
local governments operate. Come join us on Monday, March 24, 2008 at
the Zionsville Public Library (Hussey-Mayfield MemorialPublic
Library) as we welcome Gene Thompson, Chairman of Communities of the
Zionsville Area for Better Government (CZABG). Gene will discuss how
the Town of Zionsville, Eagle Township and Union Township, have
worked together to see if they can obtain greater efficiencies by
combining forces. The CZAGB Reorganization Committee conducted nine
meetings over the past eight months and has recently presented a
draft of its recommendation to the
local government of Eagle Township, Union Township and the Town of
Zionsville. The Zionsville area is one of a very few in the state
that is investigating Local Government Reform, and it is the
furthest along in the process. Mr. Thompson, as chairperson of the
Reorganization Committee will explain the process, its impact on the
planning process, and some interesting factors the committee had to
consider in their efforts. For more information, visit the web site:
http://www.ibccn.org/reorg).
The Eagle Creek Watershed Alliance
(ECWA) is a broad coalition of individuals,
volunteers, foundations, local organizations, utilities, county,
state, and federal agencies, and universities working together to
improve water quality and the environment of Eagle Creek Watershed.
Our Mission: To utilize a
holistic approach to watershed management with the ultimate goals of
improving water quality, increasing public awareness of watershed
water quality, and encouraging stewardship of the watershed's
resources.
The
ECWA has received a 3-year grant from the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency under an assistance agreement
with the Indiana Department of Environmental Management to implement
the
Eagle Creek Watershed Management Plan. Tasks to be
completed during the grant period include:
- Implement cost-share program for
agricultural and storm water Best Management Practices (BMPs)
- Develop education materials, activities, and displays for
watershed citizens, parks, nature centers, schools, and events
- Install watershed identification signs for watershed
stream/road crossings
- Conduct a water quality monitoring program
- Create a Watershed Water Quality Awareness Day Program
- Design and maintain a technical and educational website
We welcome your participation!
Please consider joining us in our efforts.
For additional information, contact ECWA Watershed
Coordinator at:
Coordinator@eaglecreekwatershed.org
Click here to view the
invitation letter for more participation details
Funded in part by a 319 Grant from the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency under an assistance agreement with
the
Indiana Department of Environmental Management.
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