What's at Stake?
The only recommended site right now to build a new water tower is on property known as Camp Jim B located at 7851 Shawnee Run Road. If approved, Indian Hill would build a 130-foot water tower (the equivalent of a 12-story building) on the property.
This plan would:​
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Destroy 5 acres of mature growth walnut, sycamore, and beech trees.
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Replace preserved green space with a 5-acre industrial area.
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Create a structure that rises 50 to 60 feet above the tree canopy, making it visible throughout the Central Village.
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This plan would forever alter the landscape and contradicts Village values of rural preservation, minimal development, and environmental stewardship.
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Download the PDF and learn more about the water tower plan, Camp Jim B's Green Areas Status, what's at stake for the surrounding community, and how you can help.
Map Doesn't Lie
At a small group meeting on April 30, 2025, between residents and Indian Hill officials, the Indian Hill Administration stated that Camp Jim B is not part of the Green Areas Trust. This assertion directly contradicts more than 40 years of documented history, official maps, and Village records.
Since the inception of the Green Areas of Indian Hill map in 1985, Camp Jim B has consistently been shown as protected land—clearly marked in green to indicate its inclusion in the Green Areas Trust.
Download the PDF to learn more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about the following FAQs:
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What exactly is Camp Jim B, and why is it important?
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What will happen if the water tower is built on Camp Jim B?
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Why is it so concerning if Indian Hill now says Camp Jim B is not part of the Green Areas Trust?
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Regardless whether Camp Jim B is in the Green Areas Trust, doesn’t cutting down 5 acres of a dense mature growth forest and replacing it with a 130-foot water tower, still violate Indian Hill’s own values?
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Why does this matter to nearby residents?
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Are there alternatives to building the water tower at Camp Jim B?
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What can we as residents do in response to this issue?
...​and more. Download the PDF for additional information.
A Better Way Forward.
Camp Jim B is not just another piece of land. It is a promise. A promise of conservation, community values, and trust — one we cannot allow to be broken. Let’s protect the legacy of Indian Hill. Not pave it over.
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We are not opposed to infrastructure improvements — but there must be alternative sites that do not destroy a vital part of our natural and historic legacy. Say NO to the water tower at Camp Jim B. Say YES to keeping Indian Hill green, honest, and protected.
