Duck and Otter Creeks Partnership

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Watershed(s) of Focus: Duck Creek and Otter Creek (both in Maumee AOC)

Counties in Coverage Area: Lucas, Wood
Contact Name: Jill Shalabi
Job Title: Executive Director/Watershed Coordinator
Affiliation: Duck and Otter Creeks Partnership, Inc.
Address:

6200 Bayshore Road
Oregon, OH 43618

Phone: (419) 530-8366
Fax: (419) 530-8399
Email: dopartnership@yahoo.com
Website: www.dopartnership.org

Profile:
The Duck and Otter Creeks Partnership is dedicated to the mission of better understanding the nature of the water, sediments, flood plains and adjacent wetlands of Duck and Otter Creeks for the purpose of promoting the protection of human health and biological integrity through voluntary non-regulatory actions.

In 1997, members of the Maumee RAP Dumps and Landfills Action Group spearheaded an initiative in the Duck and Otter Creeks watersheds. In April 1999, the Maumee RAP sponsored a Duck and Otter Creeks Stakeholder Summit and following the Summit, local stakeholders continued to meet regularily.

In 2000, the non-profit Duck and Otter Creeks Partnership was officially established as a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. The Partnership consists of many businesses, industries, citizens, environmental organizations and all levels of government agencies. Much of the support for the Partnership is donated, such as the office space and supplies, and the salary match and operating expenses are donated by the participating companies and organizations. The Partnership has sponsored two watershed tours for the members, increased their charter-signing members, and worked with BP to develop a local Community Project.

In 2004, the Partnership authorized a modified risk assessment for both creeks as the first step in identifying the degree that the sediments are impacted by 100 years of pollution by heavy industry in the watershed. The board has also authorized a wetland restoration project in the City of Northwood, Ohio at the headwaters of Otter Creek.

Our ongoing activities include: Participation in the planning and execution of the Clean Your Streams events and the Storm Drain Stenciling campaign. The Partnership also presents educational programs at the Oregon Fest each year.

Listing Updated: 2008-01-31

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