To raise awareness about how everything that goes in the storm drain goes right into the river, FLOW has organized a Stormwater Drain Art Project. Ten local artists are painting around ten storm drains along High Street in the University District. The tour starts at Oakland Avenue and ends at 11th Avenue. Be on the lookout for a tour map soon. Follow us on Instagram, @FlowColumbus and Facebook, Friends of the Lower Olentangy Watershed for updates. This project is funded through The Columbus Foundation and in partnership with The University District Organization.
COMING SOON: Columbus Storm Drain Art Project Walking Tour
Did you miss a FLOW webinar? Our webinars are recorded and available on our YouTube channel.
Join us Monday, Oct. 17 for a free webinar about storm water
Storm water issues are an increasing problem as increased development in Central Ohio adds impervious surfaces that can't absorb rainwater, and more severe storms stress already overloaded storm sewers. Join us on Monday, October 17, at 6 pm to learn about storm water...
Storm Water Awareness Can Mitigate Damage to Ecosystems
One of the consequences of climate change is frequent heavy rain deluges which can overwhelm storm sewers causing flooding, erosion, and damage to property. Storm water drains along streets and in parking lots divert rain water to nearby rivers and streams,...
STORM DRAIN ART CONTEST DEADLINE EXTENDED
DEADLINE EXTENDED! FLOW is seeking Central Ohio artists to turn storm drains into public art! ABOUT THE PROJECT: FLOW is excited to use public art as a tool for storm drain education. We hope to connect the local businesses, residents and general public to more...
FLOW Fall Forb Fundraiser!
We're excited to be partnering with Riverside Native Perennials on a Fall Forb Fundraiser. This will be a great way to get some native plants for pollinators and migrating insects that are looking for fall flowers! Riverside Native Perennials is opening up their whole...
Native plants – for the birds, bees and butterflies!
Are you like a kid in a candy store when you go plant shopping? So many choices! But after many years of choosing plants based only their beauty, I discovered that I’ve been doing no favors to the birds and butterflies I was trying to encourage, because I was...
FSWCD Backyard Conservation Class – June 28 at Whetstone Library
Help be part of the solution to stormwater pollution! By taking the online course or attending an in-person (free) 90 minute workshop on June 28th at 6:30 - 8:00 PM at Whetstone Library, you can get a rebate for purchasing a rain barrel, compost bin or native plants....
Milkweed Mania
Looking for a way to support the butterflies and other pollinators in your yard? Here’s your chance! FLOW has teamed up with Riverside Native Perennials for our 2nd annual Milkweed Mania fundraiser. At just $12 per pot, you can choose from 6 different species of...
Spotlight on Super Stars – Cory Richmond
Cory Richmond is being acknowledged as a FLOW Super Star volunteer. He has donated his time and talents to many FLOW projects for years! Cory and his chain saw skills were essential in 2018-19 for clearing dense honeysuckle stands on Kempton Run west of Linworth Rd....
OSU Capstone: Cannon Drive relocation story map
The relocation of Cannon Drive is a project developed by the Ohio State University that aims to straighten and elevate Canon Drive to support future growth by creating 12 acres of developable land and serve as future flood protection for the surrounding area. Phase I...
EVERYTHING IS CONNECTED – video tells FLOW’s story
Thanks to a very generous gift from one of our supporters, FLOW would like to share this video of the Olentangy Watershed and what we can accomplish if we all work together to improve our greenspaces. There is a lot of pressure on our waterways but we can combat impacts if we work in the spaces we control to reduce our 40% turf grass, remove invasive species, plant native herbaceous and woody species and clean up litter. To learn more about what you can do, please see our Greenspace Implementation report.
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