What is Dugway Brook?
Dugway Brook is a tributary flowing underground through Glenview Park. It was originally an open stream with fish and other wildlife before it was buried in a pipe that runs under the park in the 1900s.
Dugway Brook is actually two streams, one that begins in University Heights and the other that originates in South Euclid. These two branches merge in the Glenville neighborhood, pass underneath I-90 and emerge from a culvert in the Village of Bratenahl, where the brook flows into Lake Erie.
What is the Dugway Underground Study?
The purpose of the study is to determine whether:
- Daylighting -- exposing the historic brook to flow above ground -- could create new habitat for fish and wildlife
- Separating stormwater from the sanitary sewer system (household and other waste) before it enters the Shoreline Tunnel could mean less surface flooding in Glenville around the park and fewer basement sewer backups in the neighborhood.
Why is the Dugway Underground Study important to Glenville residents?
Hearing from Glenville residents, especially those that live near or use the park is an important part of the study. While the study team has lots of data about the stream, they would also like to know:
- How Glenville residents use Glenville Park.
- Whether area residents and park users would like to see the brook daylighted.
- What kinds of flooding related issues local homeowners and businesses have faced.
Each of the design ideas can be viewed here. You can share your feedback via a short survey here or by emailing Kaylee Eclov at kacres@crwp.org.
How Can I Participate in the Study and Tell You What I Think?
- Take the survey here and give us your feedback.
- Attend a community event and talk to our team.
- Talk to our team members when they’re in your neighborhood near Glenview Park to share information between August 15th and September 1st.
- Contact Us. You can call or email us your thoughts, concerns and idea by emailing kacres@crwp.org.
- Come to the Dugway Underground Community Event on September 7th.
- There will be a community event at the Glenville Recreation Center from 1 pm to 3 pm on Saturday, September 7th with food, fun, door prizes and more information about the Dugway Underground Study.
To learn more, view additional documentation below:
This project is made possible through a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, with support from the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District, the City of Cleveland, the Village of Bratenahl, Bluestone Conservation, Chagrin River Watershed Partners, Cuyahoga Soil & Water Conservation District, and Doan Brook Watershed Partnership. Additional partners include Western Reserve Land Conservancy Thriving Communities, Cleveland Metropolitan School District, Cleveland Metroparks, Famicos Foundation, Cleveland Foundation, Northeast Ohio Black Health Coalition, Cleveland State University, and Glenville residents.
