Annual County-wide Spring Clean-Up:
The 2010 Spring Clean-up was held April 17, 2010. If you or your organization would like to participate in the 2011 clean-up please contact 745-9617 or or e-mail hcpartnership@yahoo.com
2nd Annual Earth Day Festival:
The 2nd Annual Earth Day Festival in Hendricks County was held on April 17th at Avon-Washington Township park from 12:00 - 4:00. The event was planned in partnership with several local environmental organizations including the Hendricks County Soil and Water Conservation District, Avon-Washington Township Park, and Hendricks County Solid Waste Management District. If you would like to get involved please contact Amy Sieferman at the Hendricks County Solid Waste Management District at 858-6070.
Unused Pharmaceutical Collection & Tox Away Days:
- April 3, 2010 - Brownsburg High School - 8am to 1pm
- June 5, 2010 - Danville High School - 8am to 1pm
- August 14, 2010 - Hickory Elementary (Avon) - 8am to 1pm
- October 9, 2010 - Plainfield Middle School - 8am to 1pm
If you would like more information about discarding your old medication or household hazardous waste please contact Amy Sieferman at the Hendricks County Solid Waste Management District at 858-6070
Hendricks County 4-H Fair:
The Hendricks County Partnership for Water Quality has a booth during the Hendricks County 4-H Fair. The 2010 fair dates are July 17th-24th! Stop by and visit us at the booth!
Storm Drain Marking:
Get involved! Help prevent non-point pollution by stenciling storm drains - "No Dumping – Drains to Waterways". Your group will be introduced to watersheds and learn where our stormwater goes. We provide the program and supplies. You provide the group. Contact the Hendricks County Partnership for Water Quality at 745-9617.
Project WET:
Project WETis a balanced non-biased supplementary curriculum that enhances student learning in all subject and skill areas. It is about many water related topics including atmospheric, surface and ground water; chemistry; water history; watersheds; wetlands; aquatic wildlife; and water quality, use, management, economics, rights, conservation and stewardship. Participants who complete the 6 hour workshop will receive a Project WET Curriculum and Activity Guide with a collection of over 90 innovative, interdisciplinary activities that are hands-on, easy to use and FUN! Upcoming workshops can be found on our calendar or you can request a workshop at your school. School workshops are usually completed in two 3-hour after-school sessions.
Hoosier Riverwatch:
Hoosier Riverwatch is a state-sponsored water quality monitoring initiative. The program was started in 1994 to increase public awareness of water quality issues and concerns by training volunteers to monitor stream water quality. Hoosier Riverwatch collaborates with agencies and volunteers to:
- Increase public involvement in water quality issues through hands-on training of volunteers in stream monitoring and cleanup activities
- Educate local communities about the relationship between land use and water quality
- Provide water quality information to citizens and governmental agencies working to protect Indiana's rivers and streams
Educators are encouraged to become Hoosier Riverwatch volunteers.
Adopt-A-River:
Are you interested in cleaning up a local river or stream? Would you like to receive recognition for your stewardship? If so, the Adopt-A-River (AAR) program may be for you!
Hoosier Riverwatch is seeking community groups, youth groups, businesses, schools, families, and environmental organizations to participate in the Adopt-A-River program. Volunteer groups who commit to cleaning at least a ½ mile stream segment twice per year for two years will be recognized with a large, colorful sign (see below) erected along a highway nearest the "adopted" site. For a complete list of guidelines, download the AAR Application. In general, the following guidelines apply:
- Volunteer groups may participate in the program. A group is identified as two or more people. At least a ½ mile segment of a flowing waterway (river, stream, creek, ditch) must be adopted. Cleanups must be held at least twice per year (with at least four months between each), with at least a two-year commitment. Private property and public access rights along waterways must be observed. Liability waivers must be signed by each volunteer. The adopting group must sign a Statement of Nondiscrimination.
- Hoosier Riverwatch reserves the right to determine the eligibility of streams (or sections of streams) for consideration in the AAR program.