Beaver Creek Wetlands Association Collection
Scope and Content
The Beaver Creek Wetlands Association (BCWA) Collection documents the incorporation and early years of an organization committed to protecting the environment. Through this collection, researchers may gain insight into the formation and operation of a nonprofit organization, as well as the early and continuing efforts to protect the local environment.
Series I: Incorporating Documents The incorporating documents of the BCWA document the very beginning of the organization and the articles of incorporation, BCWA position information and statements, and environmental policies.
Series II: Executive Committee Meetings This series features the office files of William H. Hagerbuch. These files are organized by date and include information on the incorporation of BCWA, their monthly meetings, and various other organizational records. This series documents the monthly meetings of the BCWA Executive Committee. It includes the meeting agendas, minutes, additional materials handed out during the meetings, and frequently a meeting reminder that was mailed to executive committee members.
Series III: Trustees Meetings Series III documents the monthly meeting of the BCWA Trustees. It includes meeting agendas, meeting minutes, additional materials handed out during the meetings, and frequently a meeting reminder that was mailed to trustees.
Series IV: Reports Series IV documents the daily and monthly activities of executive director Dane Mutter from 1988-1994 and the administrative coordinators Jean Gayley from 1994-1996 and Don Haddox from 1997-1998.
Series V: May Annual Meetings Series V documents the one meeting each year that everyone, executives, trustees, members, volunteers, and the general public is invited to attend. Included are all the planning materials- meeting notes, proposals, and mailings.
Series VI: Members and Volunteers This series documents the recruitment and activities of the members and volunteers of the BCWA. It includes member lists, volunteer activities, membership committees, and volunteer job descriptions.
Series VII: Publications and Printed Materials The final series documents the pamphlets, brochures, newsletters, and maps printed by the BCWA. It includes 20 volumes of the BCWA newsletter, The Spotted Turtle, an oversize map of the Beavercreek Wetlands Corridor, and various brochures detailing the BCWA.
Dates
- Creation: 1987-2009
- Creation: Majority of material found within 1987-1999
Creator
- Beaver Creek Wetlands Association (Organization)
Restrictions on Access
There are no restrictions on accessing material in this collection.
Restrictions on Use
Copyright restrictions may apply. Unpublished manuscripts are protected by copyright. Permission to publish, quote or reproduce must be secured from the repository and the copyright holder.
History of the Beaver Creek Wetlands Association
The Beaver Creek Wetlands Association officially began in 1988 when local interest in land conservation was renewed in the Dayton area. Immediate action became necessary when it was proposed that a golf course be constructed along the southern section of the wetlands corridor. Funds were received by the Audubon Society which allowed an architect to be hired to map the wetlands. A meeting was then arranged to attract representatives from local conservation groups. Among the attendees were Paul Knoop, a naturalist at Aullwood and a columnist for the Dayton Daily News; Dane Mutter, in charge of stewardship programs at the Dayton/Montgomery County Parks District; and Jim Amon, biology professor at Wright State University. From that meeting a list was compiled of people with the knowledge, expertise, and influence to create an effective organization.
After several meeting with a representative from the Trust for Public Land, the group outlined organizational goals, chose officers, board members, committees, and determined membership requirements. A communication plan was outlined to contact landowners along the wetlands to introduce the new organization, explain its goals, and encourage support.
The mission statement of the newly established Beaver Creek Wetlands Association included three parts:
* Establish a body of records and information, generated by the BCWA, of historical and educational value to the association and the community.
* Construct a systematic method for collection, arrangement, and storage of materials.
* Provide resources of local wetlands information for the association, the community, and any person interest in environmental action.
Accomplishments of the Beaver Creek Wetlands Association from 1988 to 1998 include:
* Formation of working partnerships with local, state and national organizations including Greene County, Cities of Beavercreek and Fairborn, Township of Bath and Beavercreek, Ohio Division of Wildlife, Audubon Society, Wright State University, Nature Conservatory, Natural Resource Conservation Services.
* Protected from destruction approximately 700 acres of wetlands along Beaver Creek with the Nature Conservatory and Ohio Division of Wildlife.
* Restored and enhanced approximately 80 acres of wetlands.
* Created public access in: New Germany/Trebein wildlife area, Siebenthaler Farm on Fairgrounds Road, and Phillips Park in Beavercreek.
* Increased community awareness through Earth Day parties and local festivals.
* Provided education opportunities through classroom activities and nature hikes.
* Opened administrative center in the historic Coy House at Phillips Park.
The Beaver Creek Wetlands Association continues to thrive and protect the environment. More information is available at www.beavercreekwetlands.org.
Extent
3.36 linear feet
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
The collection includes business materials, meeting minutes, agendas, reports from the various committees that ran the organization as well as some news clippings, brochures, maps, and newsletters created by and about the Beaver Creek Wetlands Association. Also included is membership and volunteer information such as member lists, volunteer activities, membership committees, and volunteer job descriptions.
Statement of Arrangement
The Beaver Creek Wetlands Association is organized into 7 series:
- Series I: Incorporating Documents
- Series II: Executive Committee Meetings
- Series III: Trustees Meetings
- Series IV: Reports
- Series V: May Annual Meetings
- Series VI: Members and Volunteers
- Series VII: Publications and Printed Materials
Acquisition Information
The Beaver Creek Wetlands Association (BCWA) Collection was given to Wright State University Special Collections and Archives by Dennis Jarvi in November of 2002.
- Title
- Guide to the Beaver Creek Wetlands Association Collection (MS-369)
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Finding aid prepared by Amanda Brewer, March 2008.
- Date
- 2015
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Revision Statements
- November 2011: Additions processed by Jeri Kniess
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Repository
Wright State University Libraries
Special Collections and Archives
3640 Colonel Glenn Hwy
Dayton OH 45435-0001 USA
937-775-2092
library-archives@wright.edu
