The Boone Conservancy, a local land conservation nonprofit, announced Wednesday that it had successfully secured about 350 acres of riverfront land along the Ohio in Petersburg, just across the river from Indiana, for the purposes of conservation and recreation. “The property, located adjacent to the I-275 bridge across from Lawrenceburg, Indiana, boasts 1.3 miles of […]
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Outdoor recreation is an ‘entry point’ to gaining community for many in NKY
This story is part of our latest super issue about civic engagement and why it’s important to be part of your community. Click here for our full guide to getting involved. Outdoor recreation provides shared space for people to meet, form new relationships and foster a sense of community. As a whole, Northern Kentucky provides […]
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NKY nonprofit seeks to protect 350 acres of Ohio River shoreline
The Boone Conservancy is seeking to raise $4 million to preserve over 350 acres of Ohio River shoreline in Boone County, creating the Ohio River Conservation Area to protect and restore natural and historical resources and increase outdoor recreation opportunities.