Brown Soil & Water

Conservation District

AND

Natural Resources Conservation Service

706 South Main Street

Georgetown, OH 45121

Phone: 937-378-4424 *** Fax: 937-378-6710

Mission Statement:

The mission of the Brown Soil & Water Conservation District is to provide the leadership in promoting and protecting the integrity of Brown County's soil, water and other natural resources through technical assistance and education.

Creek Critters and Fun Facts

White Oak Creek is a fantastic place to explore. There are many different types of living organisms that inhabit the stream and its adjacent areas. If you are looking for a classroom event, programs for adult or youth organization or just an informational steam walk please contact the Soil & Water Office and they will help you set something up. The Watershed Group is a dedicated group of individuals that truly care about keep White Oak Creek an exceptional area for wildlife and humans. Everyone should be concerned about their local stream and work to keep it healthy. Streams not only move water, they are homes to many, many interesting organisms and streams also are a large source of human drinking water. Look below to see what kinds of different living creatures live in our around White Oak Creek!

(Pictures are of first animal in list.)

Fish

greenside darter

bass

creek chub

stoneroller

bluntnose minnow

striped shiner

rosefin shiner

spotfin shiner

sand shiner

redfin shiner

emerald shiner

silverjaw minnow

gizzard shad

longear sunfish

green sunfish

white crappie

black crappie

rainbow darter

blue gill

johnny darter

fantail darter

catfish

suckers

carp

drum

and many others

Macro invertebrates (water insects)

Stonefly

mayfly

caddisfly

water penny

riffle beetle

hellgrammite or dobsonfly

gilled snail

crayfish

sowbug

scud

fish fly

cranefly

damselfly

dragonfly

clam

mussel

aquatic worm

midge fly

leech

pouch snail

Mammals

river otter

beaver

muskrat

raccoons

coyotes

red fox

gray fox

weasels

mink

ground hogs

badgers

white-tail deer

Reptiles

water snake

other snakes

musk turtle

snapping turtle

map turtle

painted turtle

spiny soft shell turtle

Birds

Bald Eagle

Osprey

Blue Heron

King Fisher

and many others

Amphibians

green frog

leopard frog

bull frog

Many different salamanders

tree frog

toads

Spring peeper

Endangered or Threatened Species

Big Eye Shiner

Indiana Bat

Loggerhead Shrike

Butternut Tree

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Last updated: 06/27/07.