Urbana in Champaign County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Draining Wetlands
Photographed By Craig Doda, May 13, 2022
1. Draining Wetlands Marker
Farmers wanted to drain this area to grow crops as early as 1902. To carry the water away, they dug the artificial channel that is in front of you. They piled the soil in a ridge that runs parallel to the channel, and today, it supports the boardwalk. In places on the east side of the boardwalk, you can see pools left by the old stream bed.
Today, wetlands and shallow meandering streams slow the runoff of water. This lessens the impact of floods and allows more water to soak into the ground.
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Fallen trees and logs left in the stream also help slow the runoff of water and provide homes for many rare plants and animals.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Environment • Natural Features • Natural Resources. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.
Location. 40° 3.528′ N, 83° 47.808′ W. Marker is in Urbana, Ohio, in Champaign County. Marker can be reached from Woodburn Road (County Road 91) west of U.S. 68, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Urbana OH 43078, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Green Invaders (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); In Memory and with Appreciation (approx. ¼ mile away); Cedar Bog
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Photographed By Craig Doda, May 13, 2022
2. Draining Wetlands Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 128 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 26, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
