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Euclid Creek Watershed Council
Purpose
The goals of the Euclid Creek Watershed Council (ECWC) are to promote inter-jurisdictional cooperation in addressing watershed issues in the Euclid Creek watershed, including cooperation with the Euclid Creek Watershed Coordinator to implement the Watershed Action Plan for the Euclid Creek.
Background and History
In
2000, 10 municipalities in the Euclid Creek Watershed organized informally,
with the assistance of the Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA),
to form a Euclid Creek Watershed Council to address common environmental, storm
water and development concerns in the Euclid Creek Watershed.
In 2001, NOACA obtained a grant from the Ohio Lake Erie Protection Fund to
develop a regional storm water program model for USEPA’s Phase II program and to
undertake a demonstration of the use of this model with Euclid Creek
Communities. The Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) served as
the watershed coordinator for this demonstration effort.
In 2002, the Cuyahoga SWCD obtained a grant from the Ohio Department of Natural
Resources (ODNR) for a Watershed Coordinator position for Euclid Creek to continue the Watershed Coordinator role for Euclid Creek.
Consistent with the goals of the ODNR Watershed Coordinator Program, the
purposes of this agreement are a) to facilitate development of a watershed plan
for the Euclid Creek, and b) to promote coordinated participation of local units
of government in the development of the plan.
Other goals of the Euclid Creek Watershed Council are to a) encourage broad based-stakeholder
involvement in the watershed planning process, and b) to assist the member
communities of the Euclid Creek Watershed Council in complying with the Phase II
storm water program.
In 2004, the ECWC established by-laws as an
operational organization with governance.
Since 2004, the program has developed a Euclid Creek Watershed Action Plan, established an annual public involvement and education program plan, and brought over $3.7 million to implement its programs and to get watershed improvement projects recommended in the Watershed Action Plan on the ground.
Euclid Creek Watershed Council:
The Euclid Creek Watershed Council is composed of the mayor of each city that participates in the Euclid Creek Watershed Council or his/her official designee. The Watershed Coordinator is also a member of the Euclid Creek Watershed Council and serves as the Secretary. The ECWC meets three times a year.
Chair: David Roche, City of Richmond Heights - President of Council (position appointed at the first meeting of each year)
Vice Chair: Rick Glady, City of Lyndhurst - Service Director (position appointed at the first meeting of each year)
Secretary: Claire Posius, Euclid Creek Watershed Coordinator
Watershed Council Committees:
Public
Involvement & Public Education Committee (PIPE)
Role: Provides and plans outreach materials and activities to promote and
educate residents on Euclid Creek and its stewardship.
Representatives consist of community residents and staff from each Euclid Creek
community.
Meets: Three times a year
Technical
Committee
Role: To provide and plan strategy to implement the Watershed Action Plan, TMDL
and NPDES Phase II requirements on a watershed-wide collaborative basis.
Representatives consist of City Engineers, Service Directors and regional
agencies.
Meets: On an as needed basis, usually 1-2 times a year
Volunteer
Monitoring Program Committee
Role: To advise on monitoring program for the Euclid Creek watershed.
Representatives consist of local educational institutions and Friends of Euclid
Creek members.
Meets: On an as needed basis, usually one time a year
Any one interested in serving on a subcommittee, please contact the Euclid Creek Watershed Coordinator or your local community.
Watershed Council Meetings:
2013 Meetings
February 14 - hosted by City of Euclid - Agenda - Cleveland Metroparks Watershed Stewardship Center Presentation - draft Meeting Minutes
June 20 - hosted by City of Mayfield Heights
2012 Meetings
March 1 - hosted by City of Lyndhurst - Agenda - NEORSD Euclid Creek Tunnel Presentation - Program Renewal Action - Meeting Minutes
July 12 - hosted by Cleveland, Division of Water Pollution Control - Agenda - Meeting Minutes + Tour Photos + Video
October 25 - hosted by Mayfield Village - Agenda - City of Euclid Lakefront Plan Presentation - 2012 Work Plan Update - Draft Meeting Minutes
2011 Meetings
February 3 - hosted by City of Beachwood - Agenda - ReLEAF project presentation - Meeting Minutes
June 16 - hosted by City of Highland Heights - Agenda - Euclid Creek Storage Tunnel presentation - Meeting Minutes
September 22 - hosted by City of South Euclid at Sanctuary on Green - Agenda - Meeting Minutes
For meeting information prior to 2011, contact the Euclid Creek Watershed Coordinator at 216-524-6580x16.
Public Involvement & Public Education Committee (PIPE):
2013 PIPE Program
Outreach Theme: Taking Root for Clean Water: The Importance of Trees and Native Plants – From their rain-intercepting canopies to their soil-stabilizing roots, trees naturally manage storm water and protect water quality. Strategically inserting trees and other deep-rooted native plants into the landscape reduces polluted storm water runoff, enhances habitat for birds and pollinators and restores degraded urban and suburban soil systems.
MeetingsFebruary 22 - hosted by City of Lyndhurst - Agenda - 2012 Program Accomplishments - 2013 Annual Work Plan - draft Meeting Minutes
June 28 - hosted by City of Highland Heights
Educational Materials
Storm Water Articles
Additional Education Materials
Working Trees for Water Quality
Storm Water Poster
Summer Deliverable
Educational Mailing
Mailing will be sent to 10% of Watershed Community's households related to annual theme - usually a winter deliverable
2012 PIPE Program (Annual Program Summary)
Outreach Theme: Household Habits for Healthy Waters - Clean water starts at home, and everyone can do something to prevent storm water pollution. Specific issues to be addressed throughout the year will range from landscaping practices such as rain barrels and rain gardens to choosing environmentally friendly household products and even proper pet waste management.
MeetingsFebruary 24 - hosted by City of Mayfield Heights - Agenda - 2011 Program Accomplishments - Meeting Minutes
June 22 - hosted by City of South Euclid - Agenda - 2012 Outreach Updates - Meeting Minutes - NEORSD Watershed Advisory Committee Policy
October 19 - hosted by City of Beachwood - Agenda - 2012 Outreach Updates - Watershed Stewardship Presentation - draft Meeting Minutes
Educational Materials
Storm Water Articles
It's Not Hard to have a Healthy Yard
Storm Water Poster
Help Lake Erie - Our Source of Drinking Water!
Educational Mailing
Mailing sent to 10% of Watershed Community's households related to annual theme - Household Habits for Healthy Waters
2011 PIPE Program (Annual Program Summary)
Outreach Theme: Cuyahoga SWCD focused our outreach efforts on the theme "Steer Clear of Pollutants". Illicit discharges to the community storm sewer system and drainage network convey pollutants such as oil, gas and other automotive fluids, soapy water and undertreated sewage directly to local rivers and lakes. All materials disseminated to Euclid Creek communities, per their Storm Water MS4 permit requirements, related to this annual education theme.
Meetings
February 11 - hosted by City of Euclid - Agenda - 2010 Program Accomplishments - Meeting Minutes
June 3 - hosted by Mayfield Village - Agenda - 2011 Outreach Updates - Meeting Minutes
October 21 - hosted by Richmond Heights - Agenda - 2011 Outreach Updates - Meeting Minutes
Educational Materials
Storm Water Articles
Spring Cleaning - Proper Disposal of Household Hazardous Waste
Illegal Dumping - A serious Issue
Storm Water Poster
Community specific posters: Beachwood, Cleveland, Euclid, Highland Heights, Lyndhurst, Mayfield Heights,
Mayfield Village, Richmond Heights, South Euclid
Educational Mailing
Mailing sent to 10% of Watershed Community's households related to annual theme - Steer Clear of Pollutants brochure
Euclid Creek Watershed Community Fact Sheets
Beachwood, Cleveland, Euclid, Highland Heights, Lyndhurst, Mayfield Heights, Mayfield Village, Richmond Heights, South
For meeting or PIPE Program information prior to 2011, contact the Euclid Creek Watershed Coordinator at 216-524-6580x16.