MORGAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

MCCONNELSVILLE, OH

Carbon Sequestration Did you know southeast Ohio’s forests play an important role in absorbing carbon from the atmosphere? Through photosynthesis, trees absorb and store carbon dioxide, locking carbon up in their roots, trunks, branches, and leaves for varying lengths of time. This process is called carbon sequestration. By the absorbing and storing of carbon by forests, the amount of greenhouse gases held in the atmosphere is reduced. This is a good thing, as excess greenhouse gases—like carbon dioxide—contribute to climate change. The ability of forests to sequester carbon means forests will play an important role in mitigating the effects of climate change now and into the future. Most of Ohio’s forest carbon is stored in the southeast region’s oak-dominated forests. The carbon stored in the Wayne National Forest is a relatively small, but important, subset of the total forest carbon stored across the state of Ohio. Recent modeling estimates that the national forest stores over 18 million tons of carbon! All of the forests across the state are estimated to store over 600 million tons of carbon. In a forest, carbon is stored in three main places: in living plants, in dead plants, and in the soil. But there’s some nuance to know. While forests do absorb and store carbon, they also emit carbon back into the atmosphere. As dead vegetation and organic matter decays, carbon that had been stored in it is actually released again. The balance between how much carbon a forest absorbs and how much carbon it emits determines whether a forest is a carbon sink or a carbon source. Forests are a carbon sink most of the time, which means they absorb and store more carbon than they emit. But sometimes forests can actually be a carbon source, especially after events like a large wildfire or pest outbreak. The amount of carbon that a forest both absorbs and emits changes year to year. There are some things that we can do, however, that can make a forest more likely to stay a strong carbon sink. A forest that’s vulnerable to threats—such as disease, pest, and intense wildfires—means the carbon that’s stored in that forest is also vulnerable. Efforts to improve the health and resiliency of a forest is, therefore, a way to improve its ability to absorb and store carbon long-term! Forest Service photo by Kyle Brooks
Carbon Sequestration Credit: Wayne National Forest

The Morgan County Historical Society (MCHS) is a non-profit organization located in McConnelsville, Ohio. Founded in 1974, the MCHS works to preserve and promote the history of Morgan County by collecting, preserving, researching and interpreting the artifacts, documents, and photographs of the county's past. The MCHS operates a museum and archives, which are open to the public and contain many artifacts, documents and photographs from the county's past. The MCHS also holds educational programs for the public, such as lectures, tours, and classes.

The MCHS has a number of events throughout the year, including an annual county-wide Heritage Festival, which includes a parade, craft demonstrations, antique sales, and a variety of other activities. The MCHS also hosts the annual Harvest Moon Festival, which is a celebration of local history and culture. The MCHS also works with local schools to provide educational programs about Morgan County's history.

The MCHS is also involved in a number of community projects, such as the restoration of the historic McConnelsville Bridge, the preservation of the historic town cemetery, and the renovation of the Morgan County Courthouse. The MCHS also works to promote awareness of the historic sites in the county by providing information to the public.

The MCHS is an important part of Morgan County's history and culture, and is dedicated to preserving and promoting the county's past. By providing educational programs and events, the MCHS works to ensure that the citizens of Morgan County can continue to enjoy and appreciate the county's rich history.

MORGAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in MCCONNELSVILLE OH. US MID #8403901361

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 69,766 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

Carbon Sequestration Did you know southeast Ohio’s forests play an important role in absorbing carbon from the atmosphere? Through photosynthesis, trees absorb and store carbon dioxide, locking carbon up in their roots, trunks, branches, and leaves for varying lengths of time. This process is called carbon sequestration. By the absorbing and storing of carbon by forests, the amount of greenhouse gases held in the atmosphere is reduced. This is a good thing, as excess greenhouse gases—like carbon dioxide—contribute to climate change. The ability of forests to sequester carbon means forests will play an important role in mitigating the effects of climate change now and into the future. Most of Ohio’s forest carbon is stored in the southeast region’s oak-dominated forests. The carbon stored in the Wayne National Forest is a relatively small, but important, subset of the total forest carbon stored across the state of Ohio. Recent modeling estimates that the national forest stores over 18 million tons of carbon! All of the forests across the state are estimated to store over 600 million tons of carbon. In a forest, carbon is stored in three main places: in living plants, in dead plants, and in the soil. But there’s some nuance to know. While forests do absorb and store carbon, they also emit carbon back into the atmosphere. As dead vegetation and organic matter decays, carbon that had been stored in it is actually released again. The balance between how much carbon a forest absorbs and how much carbon it emits determines whether a forest is a carbon sink or a carbon source. Forests are a carbon sink most of the time, which means they absorb and store more carbon than they emit. But sometimes forests can actually be a carbon source, especially after events like a large wildfire or pest outbreak. The amount of carbon that a forest both absorbs and emits changes year to year. There are some things that we can do, however, that can make a forest more likely to stay a strong carbon sink. A forest that’s vulnerable to threats—such as disease, pest, and intense wildfires—means the carbon that’s stored in that forest is also vulnerable. Efforts to improve the health and resiliency of a forest is, therefore, a way to improve its ability to absorb and store carbon long-term! Forest Service photo by Kyle Brooks
Burr Oak Cove Campground Burr Oak Cove Campground is a small densely wooded campground on the northwest tip of Burr Oak Reservoir in Athens County. The campground has 19 camping units, including walk-in sites which offer additional seclusion to the camper looking for solitude. Forest Service photo.
Timber Harvest A timber harvesting operation in a white pine plantation. This project aims to convert a non-native monoculture to native hardwood forest. All national forests must supply timber to the Nation. We meet this mandate while also using timber harvests as an ecological tool. A timber harvest is the removal of some or all trees from a predetermined area. Removing trees can improve the health and resilience of the forest, reduce fuel buildup, create and improve wildlife habitat, produce timber, and enhance recreation views. Forest Service photo by Kyle Brooks
Bigfoot Camping at Burr Oak Cove Campground The Burr Oak Cove Campground is nestled in the northern portion of the Wayne National Forest. The campground has 19 camping units, including walk-in sites which offer additional seclusion to the camper looking for solitude. Sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and the campground is closed during the winter months. Disclaimer: This is a person in a suit. Photo by the Forest Service
Bigfoot Practicing Leave No Trace Ethics When camping, make sure to put trash in available trash cans. If trash cans are full or unavailable, pack out all your trash. Remember, if Bigfoot can leave no trace, so can you! Disclaimer: This is a person in a suit. Photo by the Forest Service
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Fall Colors from Monroe Outlook Fall colors as seen from Monroe Outlook in the Athens Unit. Forest Service photo by Kyle Brooks
Vista at Monroe Outlook The view from Monroe Outlook in the late spring. Monroe Outlook is a small recreation spot in the Athens Unit of the national forest. Forest Service photo by Kyle Brooks
Burr Oak Cove Campground Burr Oak Cove Campground is a small densely wooded campground on the northwest tip of Burr Oak Reservoir in Athens County. The campground has 19 camping units, including walk-in sites which offer additional seclusion to the camper looking for solitude. Forest Service photo by Gary Chancey.
Bigfoot Camping at Burr Oak Cove Campground The Burr Oak Cove Campground is nestled in the northern portion of the Wayne National Forest. The campground has 19 camping units, including walk-in sites which offer additional seclusion to the camper looking for solitude. Sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and the campground is closed during the winter months. Disclaimer: This is a person in a suit. Photo by the Forest Service
Bigfoot Learning About the Wayne National Forest Information posted at trailheads and recreation sites is there to help you have a safe, fun visit! Disclaimer: This is a person in a suit. Photo by the Forest Service

Contact MORGAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

MORGAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
PO BOX 524
MCCONNELSVILLE
OH
43756-0524

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MID # 8403901361
Name MORGAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 510189061
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 70,310
REVENUE 69,766
LAT/LONG 39.66761, -81.837387
CODES FIPS State Code: 39
FIPS County Code: 115
US Census Tract: 968900
US Census Block: 1012