The Otterbein Lake Project

Look who has joined the adventure!

These people and organizations have contributed time, talents, goods, and funds to making the Otterbein Lake Project a reality. We are most grateful to have the backing of these community-spirited individuals, groups, and businesses.

 

 

 


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PLEDGES & DONATIONS OVER $1,000

ODNR Natureworks Grant

$100,000 – First phase general

Westerville Fund

$20,000 – Stone overlook

Westerville Electric Division

$10,000 – Native vegetation to screen substation

ERM Group Foundation Inc.

$5,000 – Green roof shelter

NiSource Grant

$5,000 – Native vegetation

Westerville Parks Foundation

$5,000 – First phase general

Westerville Lions Club

$5,000 – First phase general

Vern Pack

$2,000 – First phase general

Norma Westervelt

$1,225 – for T-shirts

Keep Franklin County Beautiful Grant

$1,000 – Native vegetation

Walnut Springs Fishing Club

Overlook railings

FEATURE/SERVICE

CONTRIBUTED BY:

Overall design

Steve Kolwicz at Pod Design
Columbus, Ohio
Westerville Parks & Recreation Department

Substation screening

Design by Tim Schmallenberger and Brett Kahren of MSI Design,

Funding by Westerville Electric Division

Cattail Landing. Fishing and observation overlook by entrance

Jack Chapin and Bryan Sansbury of SEM Partners, Inc. created the conceptual overview.

Engineering by Stone Environmental Engineering.

Funded by the Westerville Fund and ODNR.

Bluegill Overlook. Fishing and observation overlook In the middle of the south side of the lake

Conceptual design Jack Chapin and Bryan Sansbury of SEM Partners, Inc.

 

<available> - sponsorship for construction

Willow Shelter. Rest stop / interpretive shelter with “green” (vegetated) roof’

Architecture by Andrew Igel of Architectural Group InternationalEnvironmental Resources Management
(ERM) – funds

<available> - sponsorship

Wessie pond creature sculpture

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Weir modifications

Ohio Contractors Association Columbus Chapter

Woodland trail

A 6’ wide section was completed Oct 13, 2007 by Jon Simpson and Boy Scout Troop 560. It connects the bike path to Alum Creek.

 

<available> - Other sections of the same trail.

Surveying

George J. Igel & Co. Joe Igel and Rick Chafin

Wetlands Scientist

Mark A. Dilley of MAD, Scientist & Associates LLC

Environmental Drilling

Belasco Drilling Services

Regulatory services

Environmental Resources Management and MAD, Scientist & Associates LLC

Clubshell Courtyard plaza

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Engineering: phase 1 (stone overlook, recontouring)

 

Stone Environmental Engineering; Hank Stonerook

Overlook structure at high point of woods

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Bird nesting boxes

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Butterfly boxes

Pat Quinn (design and construction)

Pedestrian bridge

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Daylighted pond overflow

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Trailside planting

John Tate, Eagle Scout project, Troop 502

Invasive vegetation removal

Many groups and individuals.

 

<available> - this is a continuing need

Wessie Boxes

Westerville Lions Club (materials)
Jack Chenoweth (construction)
Artistry:
- Renee Kropat and Connie Wood at http://www.artswesterville.com

Butterfly garden

Wolfdogs Campfire group