The Huff Run Watershed Restoration Partnership, a citizen based catalyst group, was formed in 1996. The ultimate goal of the Partnership is to return Huff Run to its original warm water habitat. The group conducts extensive environmental education and works closely with goverment agencies to accomplish their restoration mission.
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2009 Huff Run Photo Contest Our Photo Contest is now officially open! Take pictures within the watershed and win cash! All photos must be turned in by August 1, 2009. Winners will be revealed at the Mineral City Party in the Park on August 16. Learn more details here.
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Now Hiring! Rural Action and Huff Run are now hring an Environmental Education and Outreach AmeriCorps member to start in August of 2009 to work with Huff Run. AmierCorps is similar to a domestic Peace Corps and is a full time volunteer position. This position will work with our Environmental Explorers, organize Awareness Days and more. Learn more here.
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Environmental Explorers Club Our EEC meeting will be on June 20. We'll meet from noon to 3pm at the Mineral City Park on State Route 800. June programming will revolve around Estuary EcoSystems. All children 6-13 are welcome to attend. Call Amber at the Huff Run office if you have any questions.
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Huff Run 5K & Fun Mile Mark your calendars for August 16 to attend the Mineral City Party in the Park and our annual 5K & Fun Mile. Races will start at 7pm with registration at 6pm. Run for the Water! Download the flyer/ registration form.
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Welcome Marissa! Marissa Geib has accepted the position as our ODNR funded summer intern. She will be working through the end of August on sampling, database quality assurance, researching acid mine drainage pigmentation, helping with biological sampling and other office work. |
Monthly Meeting
Our next Huff Run meeting will be June16, 2009 at the the Huff Run office at 8728 North High Street in Mineral City at 5:30pm. A speaker from the County Wide Landfill will be giving a presentation. Join us.
Our Mission
To restore the Huff Run Watershed by improving water quality and enhancing wildlife habitat through community support and involvement.