This past week our staff attended a brainstorming session for the Central Lake Erie Basin Collaborative, a consortium of non-profits and government agencies that work together in the northeast Ohio area, and one topic that came up was “what if we had all the resources we need, what would we change?" This can be a useful question to... read more
What scares our stormwater inspectors more than ghosts and goblins? Stormwater control measures (SCMs) in need of major maintenance. In this blog we share a few of our more dreadful maintenance issues and our suggested solutions. Trash & Debris Issue: This is the number one trick when it comes to our stormwater control measures. Inspectors can't help but be terrified... read more
Today is both Columbus Day and Indigenous People's Day! This is the first year a U.S. president has officially recognized Indigenous People's Day. It's a big deal because for years they were not honored for their contributions and discoveres to American society. They faced forced assimilation and a host of violence for many years. They were the first here,... read more
That evening chill is back. Leaves are beginning their annual change from green to shades of yellow, orange and red. And pumpkin spice-flavored goodies dominate local menus, ads and social media feeds. Yes, autumn has returned to Northeast Ohio. And with this change of seasons comes exciting opportunities for backyard conservationists to improve soil health, provide wildlife and pollinator habitat, and... read more
In 2022, both our Area 2 and state Envirothon competitions will be held in Northeast Ohio. And the 2022 international NCF Envirothon will be held on July 24 - 30 at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. The Envirothon is an international, academic, outdoor competition for high school students, which is designed to stimulate, reinforce and enhance interest in... read more
