Hocking River Channel Biodiversity
Possible Academic Connections: Environmental Studies, Plant Biology, Public Policy, Geography
Project length: Year or thesis/dissertation
Experiential Learning? Likely
Community Engagement? Likely
Remote learning possible? Yes
Connection to OHIO Sustainability & Climate Action Plan: Grounds, Climate, Water, Engagement
Brief description: Investigate the process for updating the Hocking Conservancy District's charter to allow for less mowing and greater biodiversity
Project Contact
- Jasmine Facun, jasminebfacun@gmail.com
- Alex Sines, as357215@ohio.edu
Project Description
- Investigate the process for updating the Hocking Conservancy District's charter to allow for less mowing and greater biodiversity along the Hocking River corridor. The deliverable from this project will be a roadmap documenting steps to update the charter, including times and locations for public meetings and avenues for meeting advertisement, as well as recommended changes to the charter.
- Plant biodiverse plants along the Hocking River corridor.
Resources Available to Students/Faculty to Complete Project
- meeting with Jasmine Facun and/or Alex Sines
- Jasmine's Facun's thesis
- City of Athens Environment and Sustainability Commission support
Project Alignment to OHIO Sustainability & Climate Action Plan
- Climate
- Grounds
- Water
- Offer opportunities to participate in or contribute to sustainability initiatives (Engagement core)
Please send final project deliverables to sustainability@ohio.edu for tracking and reporting purposes.