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Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Sixth Assessment Report (AR6)

Posted on 08/17/21 by Brent in Storm Water Services

On August 9, 2021 the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published the Sixth Assessment Report (AR6) stating as "unequivocable" and "established fact" that "human influence has warmed the atmosphere, ocean and land." This is a departure from previous assessment reports that hedged on the overall influence of human action as it related to climate change. UN Secretary-General... read more

Living In Harmony with Wildlife: Cottontail Rabbit

Posted on 08/09/21 by Kelly in Educational Outreach

Eastern Cottiontail Rabbit. Photo Credit: Mass Audubon

Little bunny Foo Foo I don't want to see you hopping through my garden and chomping on my plants. These little mammals are super cute and I grew up with them as pets, but those rascally rabbits can also wreak havoc on our plants and vegetables. These little native critters are well adapted for survival here and will... read more

Friends of Euclid Creek - JULY 2021 UPDATE

Posted on 08/02/21 by Elizabeth in Euclid Creek Watershed

Hello Friends of Euclid Creek Members and Friends! There was no June update as we had our annual meeting via zoom. Unfortunately, we were unable to post the recording on our website. We have exciting news! We have a new board member and treasurer! Rene Fonseca has volunteered to be Treasure! Rene is already a volunteer on the... read more

Teaching to the Choir

Posted on 07/27/21 by Jacki in Educational Outreach

Educating the public about the environment we live in and the steps they can take to restore it and keep it healthy is a big part of our mission. We work with all different types of audiences with varying amounts of knowledge and concern about water quality, urban tree canopy, and soil health. One of my favorite parts... read more

Improper Drainage: A Homeowner's Nightmare

Posted on 07/21/21 by Jared in Educational Outreach

Source: Cuyahoga SWCD

If you have been experiencing drainage issues these past few weeks, you are surely not alone. The combination of frequent and heavy rains and soils that don’t naturally drain well have seen to that. In fact, the soils in nearly 43% of Cuyahoga County are classified as Somewhat Poorly Drained, Poorly Drained or Very Poorly Drained (and this... read more

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