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Monday MeetUp with Akron Crowd Hydrology

August 2023 @ Kent State University

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A Focus on (R)estoration

Greetings Watershed Stewards,

Our upcoming schedule features many opportunities to get involved in (R)estoration.


We'll be undertaking a wide range of activities, including: invasive shrub removal in Big Creek Reservation, planting floating gardens at Lakefront Reservation, tree planting along a new trail at Engle Rd, live staking the Foster's Run Stream Project and the restoration of Monarch butterfly waystation gardens on the Lakefront.


October's Monday MeetUp will feature Cleveland Metropark's In-house Stream Restoration efforts. We'll have the chance to tour a recently completed stream restoration project, which includes removal of a fish migration barrier, installation of habitat/grade control structures and a variety of bioengineering methods. We'll have a chance to evaluate an aged stream daylighting project and explore an area of infrastructure removal.


All the best,

Sara Corrigan

WVP Coordinator

Happenings

Watershed Spotlight

Great Lakes Conference 2023


Registration is open for the "Healing Our Waters – Great Lakes Coalition" at the Great Lakes Conference from October 12-13, 2023, in Cleveland, Ohio. There will be field trips, learning sessions, an exciting evening reception, and networking opportunities. Scholarships are available.

 

Build community with your fellow Great Lakes advocates and explore Cleveland.

You can check out this year's agenda including all breakout sessions and field trips by visiting:

https://www.healthylakes.org/great-lakes-conference-2023

WVP Hosted Opportunities

Water Chemistry Monitoring Training

August 30, 2023 @ Plum Creek, Olmsted Falls

[Photo credit: Cleveland Metroparks]

(R) Work Session: Invasive Woodies Removal

Wed, Sep 20, 5:30 - 7:30p.m. @ Lake Isaac, Big Creek Reservation


(R) Work Session: Floating Wetlands

Thu, Sep 21, 9 - 11:30 a.m., limited spaces available @ Gordon Park Boat Launch, Lakefront Reservation


(O) NEORSD Clean Water Fest

Sat, Sep 23, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., 3 shifts available @  Environmental and Maintenance Services Center, Cuyahoga Heights


(R) Work Session: Invasive Woodies Removal

Wed, Sep 27, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. @ Lake Isaac, Big Creek Reservation


(L) Monday MeetUp: Cleveland Metroparks In-house Stream Restoration*

Mon, Oct 2, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. @ Various Locations, North Chagrin Reservation


(R) Work Session: Tree Planting

Wed, Oct 11, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. @ Engle Road Trail, Big Creek Reservation


(R) Work Session: Live Staking

Tue, Oct 17th, 1 - 3:30 p.m. @ Foster's Run Restoration Project, North Chagrin Reservation


(R) Work Session: Monarch Waystation Restoration*

Thu, Oct 19, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. @ Euclid Beach Park, Euclid Creek Reservation


(R) Work Session: Invasive Woodies Removal

Wed, Oct 25, 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. @ Lake Isaac, Big Creek Reservation


WVP volunteers, please log into Volgistics to register for primary events.

*Open to the public.  Click Here or Email us for the registration link.

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Opportunities With Our Partners

(S) NEORSD Clean Water Fest

Sat, Sep 23, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., @  Environmental and Maintenance Services Center, Cuyahoga Heights, OH

A day all about water with games, education, tours, and more! More Details Here 


(S) National Public Lands Day - Doan Brook Partners

Sat, Sep 23, 9 a.m. - noon @ Lee Rd. and S Park Blvd, Shaker Hts, OH

Join Doan Brook Partners in their celebration of National Public Lands Day. They will be pulling invasives and planting native plants to help improve the wildlife at Shaker Parklands.  More Details and Registration Here 


(S) Live Stake Installation - West Creek Conservancy

Sat, Sep 23, 10 a.m. - 1pm @ W Ridgewood Dr and W 29th St, Parma, OH

Join West Creek Conservancy as they restore the old Camp Corde fields! They will be installing live stakes along the newly created wetland complex. This involves hammering 2' sticks into the ground. Wear closed toed shoes and bring work gloves.

Registration Here 


(S) Bioswale Maintenance/Retrofit - West Creek Conservancy

Fri, Sep 29, 9 a.m. - noon @ Caribe Bakery, Parma, OH

Join the West Creek Conservancy to fix a broken bioswale. More Details and Registration Here 


(S) Parks for Pollinators Bioblitz - Cleveland Metroparks

Continues until Sat, Sep 30 @ All Cleveland Metroparks Reservations

Join the Cleveland Metroparks and National Recreation and Park Association for a Pollinator Bioblitz. Throughout the whole month of September, you can help track the number of pollinator species found in the Cleveland Metroparks. Join the iNaturalist group and upload any pictures of pollinators that you take. The species will be identified and recorded to help raise awareness of our current pollinator crisis. Join the iNaturalist Group Here 


(S) Cuyahoga Valley Environmental Education Center Teacher Professional Development Weekend - Cuyahoga Soil & Water Conservation District

Fri, Oct 6 - Sun Oct 8, 2023 @ Cuyahoga Valley National Park

If you are a teacher, join CSWCD in a weekend long training to learn how you can educate your students about watersheds. This weekend includes one free graduate credit, food and lodging, and equipment for projects. More Details and Registration Here 


 (S) Hiking Spring Creek Preserve - West Creek Conservancy 

Sat, Oct 7, 2023, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. @ Montville Township, OH

Join the West Creek Conservancy for a tour of a 361-acre preserved wetland complex. More Details and Registration Here 


(S) Southerly Tunnel and Consolidation Project Pre-Bid Meeting - Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District

Thu, Oct 12, 2023, 1 - 3 p.m. @ 4500 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH

Join the NEORSD for a meeting to hear about their newest Project Clean Lake storage tunnel. More Details and Registration Here


(S) Great Lakes Conference 2023

Oct 12-13, 2023 @ Hilton Cleveland Downtown, Cleveland OH

“Learn from experts. Network with peers. Explore restoration sites. Take action.”

More Details Here 

Cleveland Metroparks | Digital Emerald Necklace*

Read and Watch here


More partner events can be found on our website here.


*WVP volunteers can submit supplemental hours in Volgistics under (S) Watershed Partner Event. Contact us if you need assistance reporting any hours.

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Extras

In the News

The Elm Zigzag Sawfly Has Arrived in Ohio | Read on


Geauga County's SWCD Is Having Its Annual Rain Barrel Auction | Read on


Warren County Produced One Heck of a Rare Bird Sighting During the Labor Day Weekend -- Flamingos!! | Read on


Hunting for Invasive Snails in Lake Erie | Read on or listen here


Scientists Discovered a New Marine Species in Florida and Named It After Jimmy Buffett | Read on

Meet Gnathia jimmybuffetti, a newly discovered marine isopod from Florida named after

Jimmy Buffett. Shortly before the singer's passing, several news articles were released

covering this story. Click on the link directly above if you're interested in learning about

the tiny crustacean.....or if you're a 'Parrothead' who just loves all things Buffett!

[Photo Credit: University of Miami]

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Natural Resources Management Crew - Strongsville OH | Apply Here


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Knox County Park District – Mount Vernon, OH | Apply Here


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