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Construction Site Spring Clean-up

Posted on 03/25/20 by Brent in Storm Water Services

Damaged and swamped skimmer from freeze & thaw cycles

Ordinarily around this time of year a member of the stormwater staff would write a blog post discussing the need to do a spring clean-up on constructions sites. Even though Northeast Ohio has had a relatively mild winter, many of the temporary erosion and sediment controls that keep sediment out of our waterways are in poor condition and... read more

Let Those Bugs Sleep

Posted on 03/24/20 by Elizabeth in Euclid Creek Watershed

Everyone is waiting for good weather to get out and work in the yard. We look longingly out the window only to see rotting leaves, debris, and dead plant stems. It may look unsightly to us but there are hundreds of insects in those leaves and stems. Our yards are their cozy winter beds and nurseries. Unlike us,... read more

Spring Into Ohio's First Native Plant Month!

Posted on 03/24/20 by Kelly in Educational Outreach

Along with a state bird, flower, tree, fruit, and others Ohio now has its first native plant month! What's even better is that it is only weeks away! That's right, April has now been officially designated as Ohio Native Plant Month. On June 27, 2019 Governor Mike DeWine signed Ohio House Bill 59 into law, which designates... read more

Creative Development

Posted on 03/13/20 by Carla in Storm Water Services

A good part of my job at Cuyahoga Soil and Water is spent driving around the County. I am always excited to see new business, housing projects, etc. that are expanding our economic base and providing new opportunities for the residents in Cuyahoga County. People far more creative than me come up with wonderful design ideas to catch... read more

Clean up, clean up, everybody clean up…

Posted on 03/03/20 by Jacki in Educational Outreach

Maple Heights

You may remember this cute little song from your school days. It was a call for everyone to pitch in to pick up the mess - regardless of who made it. Volunteer stream cleanups rely on the same sense of shared responsibility. They’re a great way to teach both children and adults that “there is no away”. Most... read more

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