MISSION:
To promote conservation of land and aquatic resources
in a developed environment through
stewardship, education, and technical assistance.

Click here to view the Cuyahoga Soil and Water
Conservation District video

 

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Recent News:

• Lake Erie Shore Erosion Management Plan (LESEMP - Protection of Sensitive Coastal  Areas - Help for Landowners)
  The LESEMP is a voluntary, non-regulatory initiative intended to provide technical assistance to property owners with erosion concerns.  The Office of Coastal management has engineers on staff available to provide on-site technical assistance to property owners.  Click here for information.

   

• Virtual Rain Garden Simulation
  Want to know exactly what a rain garden is and how it works?  Click here to experience a virtual simulation of how a rain garden works.  Within the simulation you will learn definitions, the process that a rain garden goes through from dry conditions to when it rains, and also understand what is going on below the surface of the garden itself.  Enjoy!
  Courtesy of University of Nebraska-Lincoln
  
   

• What is Storm Water?  
  We are in the process of reorganizing our website - check back for more updates. In the meantime, check out our new page - What is Storm Water?
  
   

• Baldwin Creek Dam Removal -
  Fish Passage Restoration
  Click here for more information
  
   

• Headwater Streets - Abram Creek
  A Financial Incentive Program for Residents of the Upper Abram Creek Watershed.  Financial Incentives for Residents include a 50% rebate on Rain Barrels, Rain Gardens and Soil Testing, potentially totaling hundreds of dollars in savings.  The 50% rebate is available for Rain Barrels or Rain Gardens installed or Soil Testing Performed until June 30, 2011.  Click here for more information.
  
   

• First Dam removed in Euclid Creek!  
  Read the full feature article in the Cleveland Plain Dealer here and watch the video.
  
   

• Become a "fan" on Facebook
  Become a "fan" of the Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation District and you will receive up to date information on our events, workshops, and speaking engagements.  If you have an account on Facebook, search for Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation District - if you don't have an account, create one today and be a part of the Facebook network.
   

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