Northeast Ohio Four County Regional
Planning and Development Organization (NEFCO) initiated a
watershed study to aid in the protection and/or restoration
of Nimishillen Creek’s water quality. The result of this
effort is the Nimishillen Creek Comprehensive Watershed
Management Plan (CWMP) separated into four Phases. Each
Phase of the CWMP was completed with extensive input from a
Technical Advisory Committee consisting of representatives
from local and county governments, business, agriculture,
and citizens.
The entire CWMP was submitted to the
State of Ohio in April of 2003 for review and endorsement.
As part of the endorsement process, the State recently
responded by forwarded comments regarding the CWMP. NEFCO’s
staff is currently working with local stakeholders to
address the State’s comments and setup a timeline for
endorsement. Contact NEFCO if
you would like a copy of the State’s comments.
Phase II
Phase II evaluates the potential of
each land use (identified in Phase I) to impair the water
quality of Nimishillen Creek and its tributaries. The Phase
II report also contains data on water quality based on
macroinvertebrate (organisms like insects, worms, and
crayfish) sampling from six stations along the Creek.
Lastly, this report contains preliminary information on the
formation of the Nimishillen Creek Action Plan, in addition
to summaries on public meetings. Phase II has been approved
by NEFCO’s General Policy Board.
