the Blanchard River

GPTKB entity

Properties (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf river
gptkbp:contributedTo local ecosystem
gptkbp:crosses gptkb:Perrysburg
gptkb:Grand_Rapids
gptkb:Henry_County
gptkb:Ottawa
gptkb:Wood_County
gptkb:Putnam_County
gptkb:Hancock_County
Bowling Green
Findlay
Waterville
Pandora
McComb
Maumee
Deshler
Leipsic
North_Baltimore
gptkbp:culturalSignificance featured in local folklore
important for local festivals
important for community identity
inspired local literature
associated with local art
gptkbp:drainageBasin gptkb:Lake_Erie
gptkbp:environmentalConcerns flooding
water quality issues
gptkbp:environmentalImpact affected by agricultural runoff
affected by urban development
habitat loss due to development
invasive species presence
affected by industrial pollution
gptkbp:flowsInto the_Auglaize_River
gptkbp:historicalEvent site of early settlements
used for transportation in the 19th century
gptkbp:historicalSignificance important for local agriculture
part_of_the_Underground_Railroad
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label the Blanchard River
gptkbp:is_monitored_by gptkb:Ohio_Environmental_Protection_Agency
gptkbp:length approximately 100 miles
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Ohio
gptkbp:namedAfter Blanchard_family
gptkbp:partOf Maumee_River_watershed
gptkbp:recreation fishing
boating
kayaking
gptkbp:source near_the_village_of_Blanchard
gptkbp:tributaryOf the_Maumee_River
gptkbp:waterQuality important for irrigation
subject to conservation efforts
monitored for pollutants
part of watershed management plans
important for drinking water supply
tested for bacteria levels
tested for nutrient levels
tested for sediment levels
gptkbp:wildlife supports various fish species
supports bird species