FACT - Friends of Alum Creek and Tributaries

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FACT - Friends of Alum Creek and Tributaries

Volunteers working to preserve, protect, restore the quality & beauty of the Alum Creek watershed.

The lower Alum Creek watershed, extends south from from Alum Creek State Park lake reservoir dam to the confluence with Blacklick Creek into Big Walnut Creek at Three Creeks Park (near Obetz & Groveport, OH). We cover 88 square miles and includes over 200,000 residents in southern Delaware County and Franklin County, including Orange Township, Westerville, Blendon Township, Village of Minerva Par

k, Columbus, Bexley, Berwick, Mifflin Township. Alum Creek is home to many native species of fish, mussels, birds, amphibians and mammals. The local community can help protect this important living ecosystem through environmentally friendly practices.

06/19/2026

Several Columbus Recreation and Parks Department green field areas within our watershed have adopted some natural 'no mow' zones - Academy, Nelson, Strawberry Farms, Cooper. What do you think?

06/18/2026

Good time to float & paddle

This summer get outside and get active by exploring our waterways! There are more than 100 miles of water to paddle along the Alum Creek, Big Darby Creek, Big Walnut Creek, Olentangy River, and Scioto River within Delaware, Franklin, and Pickaway counties. Learn more and find a route by visiting: https://www.morpc.org/central-ohio-blueways/

05/30/2026

A full house this morning for the Community Backyards workshop led by FACT in City Government of Westerville, Ohio. Thanks to Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District the program sponsor.

05/28/2026

Surfs up. Careful of hi water flow.

We have received a directive to begin releasing stored water at noon on 28 May 2026.

05/26/2026

This Saturday's free workshop will be conducted by FACT - Friends of Alum Creek and Tributaries members. Very good educational opportunity to earn $50 rebate from Franklin Soil and Water Conservation District. Please register in advance via www.CommunityBackyards.org

05/23/2026

Once the rain stops and downstream flooding subsides, expect lake reservoirs to open their dam gates for major water release.

Due to high water downstream, we are releasing our minimum amount. You can see current lake and stream levels at https://www.lrh-wc.usace.army.mil/wm/?basin/sci/acs

05/22/2026

Please don't pass the salt. FYI although salt may "dissolve" it does not degrade or break down. The sodium chloride (NaCl) moves into the ecosystem and continues to linger in the soil (killing plants) and in our waters (harming aquatic wildlife & contaminating aquifers).

Nearly $1 million is being invested to help Ohio communities reduce chloride pollution caused by road salt during harsh winter weather. This protects Ohio’s waterways while maintaining public safety on the roads.

05/12/2026

Public meeting Wednesday.

Join us for the Columbus Tree Coalition’s 2nd Quarterly Public Meeting 🌳

Community members, advocates, and partners are invited to discuss priorities for urban forestry and tree equity in Columbus.

📍 Columbus Metropolitan Library | Linden Branch
2223 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH 43211

📅 Wednesday, May 13, 2026
⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM

Interested in joining the coalition? Visit this link to add your name: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf8zImAnFhSy-7xNlTXX2zLU0fzWme4GxU_qrozQ9_L92xfYg/viewform, or simply attend and introduce yourself :)

05/11/2026

Happening within FACT's watershed this Friday eve and Saturday morning.

Address

Bexley, OH

Telephone

+16145698544

Website

http://www.friendsofalumcreek.org/

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