Posted on 01/15/19 by Amy in Educational Outreach
2019 is a big year for the Cuyahoga River and big year for the Cuyahoga Soil & Water Conservation District!! Cuyahoga River - 50 year anniversary!In June of 1969, the Cuyahoga River burned for the last time. Overall the river burned 13 times over a 100 year period. Some fires were large, some small. The 1969 fire was a... read more
Posted on 01/08/19 by Elizabeth in Educational Outreach
As the Euclid Creek Watershed Program Manager I am tasked with work to address water quality issues in a highly developed watershed on the East side of Cleveland. In our developed watersheds most rainfall and snowmelt are sent straight from our homes, businesses, and streets to our stormwater system of pipes and basins that funnel that water unfiltered... read more
Posted on 12/11/18 by Janine in Educational Outreach
At the time of this post, it is a sunny, late fall day and the perfect time to reflect on the minor trials and major tributes of 2018. The trials were few and go with the territory--waiting for return calls, the uncertainty that comes with staff changes, project snafus, bad weather, concerned landowners, and program anxiety. Thankfully, all days... read more
Posted on 12/04/18 by Brent in Storm Water Services
On November 23rd the U.S. Global Change Research Program published the Fourth National Climate Assessment report. Volume II of the report details a dire future for the Great Lakes Region, Northeast Ohio, and specifically Lake Erie. Some of the major takeaways as reported by the Cleveland Plain Dealer's James McCarthy in a December 2nd article titled "Future of Lake... read more
Posted on 11/20/18 by Megan in Educational Outreach
Happy Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. It is refreshing to have a holiday centered around being thankful, and reflecting on what matters to us most. A favorite family Thanksgiving tradition of mine is writing an anonymous list of what I’m thankful for. Each family member also writes an anonymous letter. Then we put our lists... read more