Posted on 03/06/23 by Fred in Educational Outreach
FRED! Fred is a lifetime east-sider and a John Carroll University graduate with a degree in environmental science, with a piqued interest in the conservation of natural resources. After graduating Fred worked for 2 different environmental firms: AQUA DOC Lake & Pond Management & Emerald Environmental, which showed him the further importance of proper maintenance of stormwater features and... read more
Posted on 02/24/23 by Tim in Educational Outreach
Black History Month is an important time to focus on celebrating and elevating Black history, lived experiences, voices, and ideas. Check out our Facebook page where we have been posting Conservation Spotlights focusing on Black leaders and residents in the environmental field and beyond. February is not the only month the District will be centering Black, Indigenous, and People... read more
Posted on 02/21/23 by Kate in Educational Outreach
Welcome to National Invasive Species Awareness Week! The campaign is an annual program led by the North American Invasive Species Management Association (or NAISMA for short). This week is an international program to raise awareness about invasive species, the threat that they pose, and what can be done to prevent their spread. There are events all around the country,... read more
Posted on 01/30/23 by Kate in Educational Outreach
Maybe you’ve heard of Master Gardeners, but did you know that you could also be a Master RAIN Gardener? The Northeast Ohio Master Rain Gardener program (or MRG for short) came to Ohio a few years ago from Washtenaw County, Michigan. The program has grown during those years, and now people can choose from courses all over Northeast Ohio... read more
Posted on 01/24/23 by Amy in Educational Outreach
Remember the New Kids on the Block song "The Right Stuff?" Well, we are asking you to use The Right S.A.L.T. (and we hope you are singing that song now). It's estimated that more than 22 million tons of salt are scattered on the roads othe the U.S. annually, equaling about 137 pounds per person. That's a lot of... read more
