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Listed are projects adopted by Historic Hoosier Hills RC&D Inc. that operate
under the area and long range plan of Historic Hoosier Hills and were formed to address needs and opportunities within the
Historic Hoosier Hills area. They will end upon completion of the project or become independent organizations to carry
on their goals.
The chair of each of the 7 resource areas listed above are also a director on the RC&D Council Board of Directors.
Community Development
Franklin County Water Main Extension - The
Franklin County Water Main Extension Committee is currently seeking funding to extend a municipal water system to develop
economic growth as well as provide municipal water to the county fairgrounds, establised business, and future businesses to
come to Franklin County.
South Eastern Indiana Media Arts Center (SEIMAC) - is a group that is currently
pursing funding to develop a media arts center to benefit local artists and residents of Dearborn, Franklin, Ohio, Ripley
and Switzerland Counties.
Versailles State Park Inn - Work continues
by this group of Ripley County residents and Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) to establish an Inn complete with
lodging, dining and conference rooms at the Versailles State Park.
Education
Conservation Education Committee - Throughout the year this group of educators develop educational seminars and workshops for educators throughout
Southeast Indiana.
Denver Siekman Environmental Park - This project committee of HHH has over 150 volunteers that dedicate their time to the development of a 47 acre environmental
park in Rising Sun. The park is used for numerous educational activities and events for a nominal fee. To reserve
use of the park contact Janie Eldridge at 812-438-1230.
Red Wolf Sanctuary - is dedicated to the preservation and continued existence of North American wildlife. Their focus is the education
of future generations, teaching them the vital part each species plays in the maintenance of a healthy eco-system. Their
goal is to expose visitors to the wonders of nature and of the wildlife that lives in their very own country and ensure
that our children and grandchildren will have the same opportunity to help save the living past for the future to enjoy.
WAVES (Water Alliance for Vital Eco-Systems) -
is a team of natural science educators that is committed to developing
a series of field based natural science workshops for young people and their parents.
Through making the natural sciences more accessible to inquisitive minds, we strive to instill a sense of responsibility
for preserving the natural foundations of life on earth – our soil, water and our air. WAVES was established in 2001.
Fish & Wildlife
Laughery Valley Fish & Game Club - The goal of our organization is to develop our 52 acres into a multipurpose
outdoor educational facility to promote conservation and the wise use of our natural resources.
A significant number of the participants who attend
our FREE outdoor educational programs are from the Versailles area. We believe that the outdoor experience
has a significant, positive impact on these individuals.
Some
of the programs that we offer include Hunter Education (two classes per year with 50 students per class), Shooting Sports
Instruction (Rifle, Shotgun, Archery, and Muzzleloading), and Wildlife Management.
Forestry
Woodland Committee - This HHH resource committee works to assist and educate anyone involved in the
woodland industry with workshops, seminars and field days. The Tri-State Woodland Workshop is one example of the educational activities this group is involved with.
Rural Matter/Conservation
Batesville Wastewater Project
Hoosier Hills Homegrown Natural Meats
Clark/Floyd Landfill Methane Recovery *
Clark/Jefferson/Scott Grazing Land Committee *
Food and Growers Association of Laughery Valley & Environs
Clark Valley Land Trust *
Forage & Livestock Committee *
Jennings County Growers Co-op *
Plant a Tree for You & Me
Regional No-Till Committee *
Ways To Grow And Beyond *
Tourism
Historic Sternwheeler Preservation Society Support
Heritage Trail of Madison
Jefferson Proving Ground Heritage Partnership
John Hunt Morgan Heritage Trail
Whitewater Canal Trail Project *
Watersheds
Indian Creek
Central Muscatatuck Watershed Project
The Central Muscatatuck Watershed Project is a regional initiative in
Southeastern
Indiana working to improve and sustain water quality in a five county area including Jackson, Jefferson, Jennings, Ripley
and Scott Counties. The project is a two-year 319 grant funded by IDEM and sponsored by Historic Hoosier Hills RC&D.
Click the link above to read more about the Central Muscatatuck Watershed Project.
Sand Creek
South Laughery Creek
Tanners Creek
click here to download file
Click here to download a Historic Hoosier Hills RC&D Project Committee Application
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