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Confluence: April 2002, Vol. 4, No. 3
Featured Watershed Group

Mill Creek Watershed Council
The Mill Creek Watershed covers 106 square miles in Southwest Ohio. About half the city of Cincinnati lies within Mill Creek; more than 450,000 people are estimated to live within the watershed's natural boundaries. The Mill Creek Watershed Council was formed in 1995 in response to growing concern over the health of the watershed, which was declared in 1993 to be the worst environmental problem in the greater Cincinnati area. Today, the Mill Creek Watershed council has been successful in promoting awareness, environmental cleanup, flood control, and recreational activities on waterways of Mill Creek. Among the group's projects and events is "Capture the Creek", an annual event aimed at raising awareness of the environmental problems the watershed faces. Held at the Cincinnati Museum of Art, last year's "Capture the Creek" featured 34 local artists inspired to portray the natural beauty of the area's waterways. The event included the exhibit, a formal dinner, and a silent auction, with proceeds going to Mill Creek Watershed Council projects. To learn more about the Mill Creek Watershed Council and to read their newsletter, visit the website at http://www.millcreekwatershed.org.

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