Rain Barrel / Heavy Rain Workshops

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Learn how to install & maintain a rain barrel just in time for summer! Additionally, we’ll learn all about ways you can deal with a wet yard and drainage issues.

We are offering TWO of these workshops this year! This program is FREE to attend. You can also go home with a high quality rain barrel at the heavily discounted price of $55.

  • April 21, ​6 – 7:30 pm – Williamsburg Library, 594 W. Main Street, Williamsburg, OH 45176
  • May 4, 6 – 7:30 pm – Miami Township Library, 5920 Buckwheat Rd, Milford, OH 45150

Please register at: www.savelocalwaters.org/rain-barrel-workshop.html

2026 Rain Barrel Art Event

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Local artists have transformed rain barrels into beautiful, functional works of art to educate people on stormwater runoff, watersheds and water conservation.

Check out these beautiful painted barrels at the Cincinnati Zoo from March 28 – April 23!

Barrels will be auctioned from April 1 – 24, and 4 barrels will be raffled. All proceeds support environmental education.

For more information, visit: www.savelocalwaters.org

Master Rain Gardener Get Together

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Are you a Master Rain Garden Graduate? Or are you interested in learning more about the program and meeting other gardeners? We’d like to invite you to attend a get together on March 23rd from 6-7:30pm at Loveland Presbyterian Church.

At the event, there will be a potluck, plant swap, shovel sharpening help, and a tour of the church gardens and other sustainability features.  You do NOT have to be a MRG Grad to attend.

RSVP at forms.gle/NpS2CCQtihQkxdsP6  or call 513-732-7075 ex.5

Construction Starts on Lower East Fork Restoration Project

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Work has begun to restore approximately 1 mile of the lower East Fork Little Miami River! This site is included on Ohio EPA’s list of impaired streams due to severe stream bank erosion and sedimentation occurring along this river stretch. Over the years, high loads of sediment have degraded stream habitat and water quality, leading to declines in the native fish and mussel communities and resulting in significant property loss.

This project is funded through Ohio EPA’s Water Resource Restoration Sponsor Program. Project partners include Davey Resource Group, Greensite Construction, Valley View Foundation, Madison Tree & Landscaping, Clermont Co. Park District, and Clermont Soil & Water. Construction is expected to continue through summer 2026.

Visit tinyurl.com/EFLMR to learn more and view pictures/videos of the project site.

Spring Conservation Checklist

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There’s no question that it’s been a long winter, with bitter temperatures and over 2½ feet of snow (so far!). If you’re like us, our minds are turning to spring, and now is a great time to start making plans! We’ve prepared a list of conservation-related actions you can take to get you in the Spring mood.

  • Clean leaves, brush, and other yard waste from drainageways and storm inlets, especially if the ground in your area is relatively flat.
  • Test the soil in your flower garden, vegetable garden, or lawn to learn what your soil actually needs before fertilizing.
  • Consider replacing a small portion of your lawn with native plants. Now is a good time to create a landscaping plan so you’re prepared
  • Hold off on mowing for a while. It can be hard for pollinators to find flowers in early spring. By letting your lawn grow longer, you can help provide pollen and nectar for bees and butterflies.
  • Early spring is a good time to work on invasive species management. Invasive species such as honeysuckle and lesser celandine typically leaf out or bloom before our native plants.
  • Re-connect your rain barrel after the dangers of a hard freeze have passed, usually sometime in April. If you’re interested in installing a rain barrel, we have these available as part of our plant sale.
  • Consider composting if you don’t already. The Adams-Clermont Solid Waste District is selling composters and small under-the-counter kitchen scrap containers through our plant sale.

As always, Clermont Soil & Water staff is happy to provide guidance with any of your conservation needs!