Posted on 08/21/18 by Elizabeth in Storm Water Services
Not sure if your permeable pavement is functioning the way it should? There is a simple test you can perform to determine if it is time for vacuuming.You will need: An 8-foot piece of unwarped 2-foot by 4-foot lumber Screws and drill 80 ounces of plumber's putty 5-gallon bucket of water Stopwatch or timepiece Directions: Cut the 2x4 into four even sections and screw together... read more
Posted on 08/14/18 by Jared in Educational Outreach
If you follow conservation issues in Cuyahoga County, you know that one of the most effective things any of us can do to prevent erosion, provide habitat, capture stormwater, clean the air and fight climate destabilization is to plant trees. And with fall right around the corner, we’re approaching one of the best times of year for planting... read more
Posted on 08/07/18 by in Educational Outreach
Lake Erie: The Costs and Benefits of Clean Water Water is an essential part of survival. Our quality of life depends on it in so many ways—for hydration, growing plants and animals, recreation and for business. Clean water, and a healthy environment, are not conservative or liberal issues, nor are they urban or rural issues, they are issues... read more
Posted on 07/31/18 by Amy in Educational Outreach
A couple years ago I got some Common Milkweed seeds and I put them in the ground in the Fall thinking I’ll have some wonderful plants come spring. That didn’t quite happen. So I put some more seeds in and bought some Common Milkweed plants (after I searched exhaustively to find them). I had a minimal show and... read more
Posted on 07/24/18 by Jacki in Educational Outreach
Although we are technically just entering this sultry part of summer, it seems as though the weather in these parts has been in overdrive this year! In spite of all the hot temperatures, work has moved ahead here at Cuyahoga SWCD. In May, volunteers from throughout Cuyahoga County planted trees and cleaned streams. Students had festivals and field... read more
