Friday, November 6, 2026
9am-3pm (doors open at 8am)
Del-Co Water Company, 6658 Olentangy River Road, Delaware, OH 43015
Join us for a day of informative presentations, discussions, networking, and mentoring, all centered around the conservation and preservation of the Olentangy River and its watershed. This free event is presented by the Olentangy Watershed Partners: Friends of the Lower Olentangy Watershed (FLOW), Olentangy Watershed Alliance (OWA), Preservation Parks of Delaware County, the City of Delaware, and Del-Co Water.
Whether you’re a seasoned environmentalist or just getting started, this event offers something for everyone. Learn about the latest conservation initiatives, discover ways to get involved, and gain valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities facing our watershed.
Enjoy a complimentary lunch while gaining insights into the health of our waterways and impactful initiatives, with presentation by the US Army Corps of Engineers, US Fish and Wildlife, Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Ohio EPA, OSU, Stream + Wetlands Foundation, and more!
Registration required by Nov 1 for free lunch. Click here to register.
Questions? Email us at info@olentangywatershed.org
TIME |
DESCRIPTION |
| 8:00 am | Doors open for registration, coffee and networking session |
| 9:00 | Welcome and Introduction- Dara Naraghi, FLOW Executive Director |
| 9:10-10:00 | Flood Risk Management @ Delaware Dam by Kara Blomgren, USACE |
| 10:00-10:20 | Break |
| 10:20-10:50 | Bat Acoustics in the Olentangy by Keith Lott, USF&W |
| 10:50-11:05 | Terradise Interpretative Center- David Haldeman |
| 11:05-11:20 | Preservation Parks update – Chris Roshon |
| 11:20-11:35 | Olentangy Watershed Alliance update – Tyler Butler |
| 11:35-12:35 | Lunch Break, Networking, Mentor/Mentee Time |
| 12:35-12:50 | MetroParks update – Matt Kadderly or Chrissy Hoff |
| 12:50 -1:05 | FLOW update – Dara Naraghi |
| 1:05-1:20 | DelCo update- Jeff Kauffman |
| 1:20-1:35 | City of Delaware update – Lisa Roberts, MS4 Coordinator |
| 1:35- 1:55 | Break |
| 1:55-2:25 | Demystifying Mystery snails: An Introduction to Ohio’s Most Misidentified Mollusk – Dr Nataniel Shoobs, OSU |
| 2:25- 3:00 | Agriculuture Update for Water Quality – Greg Nageotte |
| 3:05 | Evaluations, Final Networking, Adjourn |
| 3:30-4:30 | Optional Field Trip- Eagle Ridge Park (meet at at US 23 & Winter Street) – Thanks to Preservation Parks (Kerry Gerich, tour leader) |