ODNR presents Darby Creek study, warns habitat needs strict limits on impervious cover
Ohio Department of Natural Resources staff presented an Integrated Prioritization System study for Big and Little Darby Creek, citing rare biological scores and low impervious‑surface thresholds (about 2.6–3.6%) and urging voluntary local adoption of best‑management practices. ODNR expects to release the phase‑two report in September.
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Bob Gable, assistant chief in the Division of Natural Heritage Preserves and central regional manager at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, presented results of a multi‑phase study of the Darby Creek watershed, saying the work is meant to give local governments tools to protect a highly sensitive river system.
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