Little Miami

Wild & Scenic River Conservation Since 1967 

National Symbol Returns to Little Miami

Milford Riverfront to Keep Natural Beauty with LMI Conservation Easements

In a historic partnership between LMI, the City of Milford and OEPA 400 feet of Milford downtown riverfront has been restored and preserved in perpetuity as a nature preserve.  Hundreds of oaks, sycamores and native shrubs are now growing on city land known as Critchell Park.  Native grasses cover the land and a wood chip trail and rustic canoe access are expected ,  The plantings will provide a visual buffer and scenic backdrop for Milford’s historic district.

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Little Miami focus of “Country Living” Article this Month

The Little Miami and an LMI canoe float from last year made the cover of “Country Living” magazine’s April 2013 edition.

See the article at the magazine’s web site at the following link: ARTICLE

Many thanks to Chip Gross, Guy Denny and the Outdoor Writers of Ohio !

 

 

 

 

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USEPA begins fish research at LMI Smysor Preserve

2012 Lower River Clean Sweep a Success - 2013 Open to Volunteers!

125 volunteers came to the Lower Little Miami in 2012  to help clean litter and trash from this national treasure, and more are coming!  Close to 50 cubic yards of trash were swept from the riverbanks with additional litter coming out in September. Many thanks to Fifth Third Bank, Pepper Construction, the Oakwood Boy Scouts & all who helped !! If you would like to help in 2013 just email your interest to -cleansweep@littlemiami.org.
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Oakwood Boy Scouts proudly display their REI water bottles donated by REI in thanks for their outstanding conservation work on the Little Miami.

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REI Supports LMI Tree Planting and Scouts Clean Up

REI has recently funded the purchase of 43 shovels for LMI planting and river clean up projects along the Little Miami. The shovels were used by 80 Loveland High School Seniors in planting 1000 dogwoods on October 17th and at the outstanding October 28th clean up by the Oakwood Boy Scouts at the LMI Mead Preserve.
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Little Miami Inc. Celebrates 45 Years of Conservation at 2012 Dinner

May 2, 2012 was an evening of celebration for 130 dedicated supporters of LMI’s long history of Wild & Scenic River conservation efforts at the Marriott in Mason.  ODNR Watercraft Chief Norcross and LMI President Michael T. Schueler spoke following an art auction. Little Miami Legacy Awards (see photo above) were presented to Dave Case, Mike Fremont, Bob & June Morgan (see pihoto’s).

National Park Service Midwest Director to Keynote LMI Dinner May 13th in Mason

Michael T. Reynolds, National Park Service Midwest Regional Director from Omaha will be the keynote speaker at the LMI Annual Dinner Meeting on May 13, 2013 at the Marriott NE in Mason.  Reynolds will be part of the celebration of the 40th anniversary of the designation of the Little Miami into the National Wild & Scenic River System in 1973.

Please mail your $40 dinner reservation fee to: LMI, 6040 Price Road, Milford OH 45150 by May 7th.

The Marriott NE is located just northwest of the I-71 Fields Ertel Road interchange, Exit #19 northeast of Cincinnati OH.

Social Hour begins at 5:30pm
Dinner served at 6:30pm

LMI Aquires Warren County Riverfront; Volunteers, Funds Needed for April 27 Clean Up, Planting

LMI has acquired title to the Distler Property upstream from Morrow in Warren County.  Volunteers can sign up to help with a trash pick up on the land to be held on April 27th from 9am to 3pm.

To sign up, email partee@littlemiami.com .
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Former President Hopkins Passes

Former LMI President Don Hopkins of Mariemont passed away on March 1, 2013.

His legacy as a conservationist and LMI leader lives on with over 100 natures preserves that he was in large part responsible for along the Little Miami National Wild & Scenic River in 5 counties in Southwest Ohio.

“Don’s guidance and charming wit will be missed, yet his memory  and dedication will continue to inspire all of us who care for this national treasure” said LMI Executive Director Eric B. Partee.  (see photo’s)

LMI Restores New Preserves planting Thousands of Oaks, Prairies, Wetlands

LMI has been busy planting and caring for 40,000 trees, 200 acres of prairie lands, and numerous wetland areas on six major new nature preserves along the Upper Little Miami.

Partnering with NRCS, OEPA, Tecumseh Land Trust, The Upper River Fund and Greene County, LMI manages these stunning natural areas thanks to support !    (see photo’s)

Visit the LMI Scenic River & Trail Center  along the Bike Trail in Historic Loveland

These pipes (photo right) were removed by LMI from the river near Spring Valley in Greene County recently thanks to the financial support of LMI members!

LMI Approved CFC Charity !
LMI is proud to be an approved charity to whom federal employees can designate their payroll deductions, one time donations and/or special event donations
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