Continue acting as "watchdog" of development activities

Educate stream side residents

Support watercourse overlay ordinance

Conduct survey of corridor for needs assessment and identification of critical areas

Promote conservation easements and critical land acquisition

Conduct restoration practices such as tree planting and bank stabilization

Collaborate with municipalities on trail development and promoting awareness

2) Improve water quality

Facilitate the creation of a community-based watershed management plan

Collaborate with OEPA on TMDL development and non-point source abatement strategies

Conduct storm drain stenciling

Work with school groups to monitor streams

Research/pursue low-head dam removal

Collaborate with City of Columbus on stormwater and CSO issues

Continue cleanup activities

3) Increase awareness of the value of Alum Creek and public involvement in its protection

Develop media: newsletter, website, and brochure

Continue to provide educational speakers at monthly meetings

Continue to provide educational programs and events such as Riverfest

Educate stream side landowners

Conduct storm drain stenciling

Increase involvement of watershed businesses

Develop slideshow and present to civic/community groups

Develop and place educational signage along bike trail

Promote recreational uses and access to the creek

Develop public relations strategy

Develop educational strategy

4) Build a sustainable and growing organization to carry out goals

Create a fundraising plan, including grants and other strategies

Work to increase membership

Continue public outreach, such as publicizing meetings and events and providing information at public events

Develop organizational structure to carry out action strategies (committees)

Work with the watershed coordinator to make sure his/her working needs are meet

Find office space for FACT

Continue building partnerships and seeking in-kind services

Research board development