PARTNER NOTES
June 2015
In this issue:
Partners for the
Environment News
The “Great Float”
PARTNERS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT NEWS
Partner of the Year Award Nominations
Please recognize people and organizations that have made significant
contributions towards protecting the environment. To nominate an
outstanding organization, person, or community please complete the form
(see page 3&4). Nominations are due no later than September 1.
Funding
Save the Date – Fall Awards Event
Volunteer
Opportunities
Mark your calendar for the Fall Awards Event on September 23, 6-8pm to
be held at Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm. You won’t want to miss it!
Action Team Meetings
PADDLE THE GREAT MIAMI RIVER
Contact Us!
(937) 223-1278 X3210
info@gdpartners.org
www.gdpartners.org
Follow us on Twitter! @partnersenv
Thursday, June 25th – The “Great Float” is a fun community paddle on the
Great Miami River in Miamisburg; bring your own boat or reserve one.
Launch 5:30 pm – Social 6:30 pm – Food, cash bar & live music at Ron’s
Pizza. Register and get more information at
www.ohiosgreatcorridor.com/events/1087/
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Great Miami River Clean Sweep
July 17, 18 or 25th - Volunteer for the Great Miami River Cleanup and make
the river better by selecting a location near you! To find out more site
specific information including times, exact locations, and contact persons,
check out their web site!
THE PARTNERS FOR THE ENVIRONMENT is
a non-profit organization that seeks to
connect people, issues, resources and
organizations to increase our collective
impact and provide environmental
leadership for a healthy sustainable
region. These organizations share the
common goal of protecting, restoring,
preserving,
and
promoting
the
environmental
and
agricultural
resources of the Great Miami River and
Little Miami River Watersheds – an 18
county region in southwest Ohio.
Steering Committee
The Steering Committee meets the 4th
Wednesday of every month.
Minutes can be found here:
www.gdpartners.org/staffandadvisory
board_000.html
Bob Jurick, Co-Chair
Sarah Hippensteel Hall, Co-Chair
Becky Bennà
Irvin Bieser, Jr.
Larry Frimerman
Charity Krueger
Leslie King
Deb Oexmann
Eric Sauer
Teri Schoch
Jeff Thomas
FUNDING
Greater Dayton Conservation grants
The Greater Dayton Conservation Fund welcomes grant requests from
organizations that benefit citizens in the Dayton/Greater Miami Valley community
and are tax-exempt under Section 501(c)3. Application deadline is Wednesday,
July 15, 2015 (more information see page 5&6).
Clean Ohio Greenspace grants
The Clean Ohio Greenspace Conservation program funds the preservation of
open spaces, sensitive ecological areas, and stream corridors.
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Montgomery County – deadline is October 20, 2015 at noon. OPWC
District 4
Clark, Champaign, Darke, Greene, Madison, Miami, Preble and Union
Counties – deadline is October 30, 2015. OPWC District 11
Butler, Clermont, Clinton and Warren Counties – deadline is
February 5, 2016. OPWC District 10
ACTION TEAM MEETINGS
The Partners for the Environment is collaborating with the Dayton
Regional Green Initiative to increase the success of our partner
organizations through action teams, which allow partners with similar
interests to share information and resources and to work together
towards common goals. http://www.gdpartners.org/resources.html
UPCOMING MEETINGS
WATER TEAM
The Great Miami River Watershed Network will meet Wednesday, July 22,
2015 from 1-3 PM at Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark, 1301 Siebenthaler Ave.,
Dayton, OH 45414. The topic: How invasive species are increasing water
pollution
More information: Matt Lindsay at mlindsay@mvrpc.org
WILDLIFE & HABITAT TEAM
The Wildlife and Habitat Team consists of individuals and professionals in
the Great Miami and Little Miami River watersheds dedicated to the
conservation and preservation of our wildlife.
Next Meeting: Wednesday, September 9, 3:30-5pm at Aullwood Audubon
Center.
More information: Deb Oexmann at deb@bruknernaturecenter.com
2015 Partner of the Year Awards
Nomination Form
The Partners for the Environment’s Partner of the Year Awards celebrate those who
work to protect, preserve, and restore the environmental and agricultural resources of the Great Miami
River and Little Miami River watersheds. The Awards recognize some of our victories and honors those
who provide us with leadership and inspiration.
Criteria
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Achieved significant results
Provided leadership and vision
Inspired the work of others
Utilized innovative strategies or techniques
Collaborated with other Partner organizations
Increased community action
Acted in a courageous manner
Works in the geographic area of the Great Miami River and/or Little Miami River watersheds.
The Partner of the Year Award
Any organization who in the past 12 months represents some or all of the criteria listed above. Previous
Partner of the Year award winners:
2014 – University of Dayton
2013 – Beavercreek Wetlands Association
2012 – Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm
2011 – Hamilton Soil and Water Conservation District
The Individual of the Year Award
Any individual (board member, staff, volunteer, or private citizen) who in the past 12 months represents
some or all of the criteria listed above while working with an organization. Previous Individual of the
Year award winners:
2014 – David Fisher
2013 – Larry Frimerman
2012 – Cal Conrad
2011 – Aaron Rourke
The Jean V. Woodhull Lifetime Achievement Award
Any individual (board member, staff, volunteer, or private citizen) whose life’s work represents some or
all of the criteria listed above while working with an organization. Previous Partner of the Year award
winners:
2014 – Charity Krueger
2013 – Jim Amon
2012 – Julia Cady
2011 – Dane Mutter and Don Geiger
NEW in 2015! - The Sustainable Community of the Year Award
Any political jurisdiction that made significant progress during the last 12 months to become more
sustainable. Sustainable actions include but are not limited to: enacting development policies that encourage
installation of green infrastructure; protecting open space, farmland, or natural habitats; increasing public
access to nature; reducing discharges from stormwater or wastewater; increasing recycling and waste
reduction programs; sourcing local food; creating complete streets; developing urban service boundaries.
Application Deadline
Anyone is eligible to submit a nomination. To nominate yourself or another individual for 2014, please
submit the following information no later than September 1, 2015. Nominations will be reviewed by a
panel of community organization representatives.
Application Process
1. Your name and contact information – including phone and email.
2. The Nominee’s name and contact information.
3. Which award you are nominating them. Please select one of the following:
o Partner of the Year Award (organization)
o Individual of the Year Award
o Jean V. Woodhull Lifetime Achievement Award
o Sustainable Community of the Year Award
4. A one page description of how the nominee meets the Criteria. Tell us about your nominee
and how they meet the criteria. Narrative may be up to one page in length. Please attach any
supporting documentation.
5. Any supporting documentation to validate your nomination.
Submit to:
Partners for the Environment
c/o Sarah Hippensteel Hall
38 E. Monument Ave.
Dayton, Ohio 45402
OR: info@gdpartners.org
The Greater Dayton Conservation Fund
A Fund of The Dayton Foundation
2015 Grant Application Guidelines
The Greater Dayton Conservation Fund welcomes grant requests from organizations that benefit
citizens in the Dayton/Greater Miami Valley community and that are recognized as tax-exempt
under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code. Application deadline for 2015 is Wednesday,
July 15, 2015.
Generally, the Fund makes grants to help launch new projects not addressed by existing
organizations or to support special efforts of already established nonprofit organizations. A
proposal needs to represent a unique and unduplicated opportunity that will affect a substantial
number of people. For 2015, it is anticipated that the Fund will award two $5,000 grants.
The Fund Is Particularly Interested In Projects That
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preserve or restore natural habitats;
assess/measure water quality, species, etc.;
encourage regional cooperation and is consistent with regional objectives;
support/stimulate sustainable agriculture;
result in permanent protection of land via purchase or conservation easement;
involve people of all ages, especially youth;
educate general public on value of conservation principles;
provide nature experiences for urban residents;
identify as an objective in a Watershed Action Plan;
encourage/implement Conservation Design principles for construction projects.
The Fund Does Not Award Grants For
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general organizational operations;
ongoing programs;
individuals;
scientific, medical or academic research projects;
operational deficits or reduced or lost funding;
sectarian activities of religious organizations;
scholarships and travel grants;
annual fundraising drives, ceremonies, special or one-time events;
public or private schools;
endowment funds.
To Be To Be Eligible for a Grant, Your Organization Must
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be recognized as a 501(c)3 tax-exempt nonprofit organization, (with a primary program
focus on conservation.)
benefit the citizens in the Dayton/Greater Miami Valley region;
have a diversity/inclusion policy; and
address needs that are not met fully by existing organizational or community resources.
To Apply for a Grant
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For more information and/or to secure an application, please contact Janice McLefresh at
The Dayton Foundation (937) 225-9971 or jmclefresh@daytonfoundation.org. You also
may visit us online at www.daytonfoundation.org.
The project should demonstrate the financial resources and expertise to complete the
project.
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Additionally, the budget for the project may include administrative costs, but these would
be limited to 10% of the total project budget (grant should not be a burden to staff of
organization).
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Award notification will be in September. The Grantee must be able to attend the Partners
for the Environment Fall Award Reception. You will be notified of when the event will be
held.