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From Conservationist to Gardener

Posted on 04/21/20 by Elizabeth in Educational Outreach

Grams Garden

Growing up, my grandparents were known for having green thumbs, I, however, was not. No matter how easy a plant was to care for, it was destined for the compost bin. I was always fascinated by my grandmother’s window full of cactus and succulents, and we all enjoyed the fresh vegetables, strawberries, and cherries straight from the back... read more

Conservation in the Time of COVID-19

Posted on 04/14/20 by Jared in Educational Outreach

April is Earth Month. And it's Ohio's very first Native Plant Month. April is home to Earth Day (April 22), Arbor Day (April 24) and the National Association of Conservation Districts Stewardship Week (April 26-May 3). And most years, that means April is also full of fun events focused on planting trees, building rain barrels and fun educational... read more

Friends of Euclid Creek April News Update

Posted on 04/10/20 by Elizabeth in Euclid Creek Watershed

Hello Friends of Euclid Creek Members, Volunteers and Friends, Did you know Friends of Euclid Creek is helping to protect conservation sites? Those are lands that have been protected by a conservation agency to preserve the lands' environmental qualities. West Creek Conservancy purchased three sites in the Euclid Creek Watershed, with Clean Ohio grants, and is now the "owner".... read more

Misconception About Bioretention

Posted on 04/08/20 by Chris in Storm Water Services

Erosion rill from concentrated surface flows causing sediment accumulation by the bioretention basin.

On March 10th and 11th, I attended an Inspection and Maintenance Certification Course for Stormwater Control Measures in Ohio. This course taught me many essential installation and long-term post-installation maintenance issues for detention basins, wetlands, swales, permeable pavers, green roofs, and bioretention basins. One debate all of us taking the class had was, if perimeter controls are used (such... read more

LIFE IN THE FAST LANE

Posted on 04/03/20 by in Educational Outreach

Did that catch your attention? At this time of year, the Cuyahoga Soil & Water Conservation District staff is typically working in the hyper-fast lane. Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, it is still life in the fast lane, but with different or modified delivery mechanisms. Staff has been working on a variety of virtual programs and ideas –for teachers, students,... read more

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