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CRWP hosted another free live virtual talk with Mark Warman from Cleveland Metroparks to learn about aquatic invasive plants in backyard ponds and natural areas in Ohio. Several water weed species are on the move and threaten our recreation, ecosystem, and economic interests. Identification, notes from the field, and response strategies are discussed. Notable and…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   CHESTERLAND, OH (June 7, 2021) – Stream and riparian restoration work on Sunnybrook completed in April 2021 at Geauga Park District’s Sunnybrook Preserve at 12474 Heath Rd., Chesterland. Five hundred linear feet of stream was improved through this effort. Two acres of wetland and riparian forest were enhanced by planting native…

CRWP hosted a free live virtual talk with Lara Roketenetz from the Pollinator Partnership to discuss the importance of pollinator habitat and share some tips on how to create it in your own backyard. Lara Roketenetz is the Project Wingspan Ohio State Coordinator and the Ohio NRCS Pollinator Liaison with the Pollinator Partnership. She is…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   MUNSON TOWNSHIP, OH (June 7, 2021) – Biohabitats recently completed a stream and wetland restoration project at Beaver Creek located within Geauga Park District’s Bass Lake Preserve. This project included the restoration of approximately 1,800 linear feet of stream, 8 acres of riparian enhancement, the creation of wetlands, and invasive plant…

CRWP hosted our annual board meeting via Zoom on May 13th. Visit the link below to view the slides and follow along as we celebrate 25 years.   View the board meeting slides here: https://crwp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/2021May13_CRWP-BOD-Presentation-1.pdf  

CRWP hosted a free live virtual talk with Daniel Brown, co-founder of Rust Belt Riders discussing food waste’s impact on landfills and how you can help reduce it through composting. Rust Belt Riders provide Northeast Ohio businesses, organizations, and individuals, with a clean, timely, and community benefiting alternative to landfills for their food waste. This…

Thanks to Biohabitats for bringing environmental nonprofits together for a great conversation. We are excited to bring all the great insights and ideas that were shared into our partnerships for healthy streams and Lake Erie! https://www.biohabitats.com/newsletter/local-regional-environmental-nonprofits/a_nonprofit-panel-discussion/   Link to full issue of Leaf Litter: https://www.biohabitats.com/newsletter/local-regional-environmental-nonprofits/in-this-issue/ This year, we are devoting our Earth Day issue of…

May 3, 2021 (Chagrin Falls, OH) – Celebrating 25 years, Chagrin River Watershed Partners (CRWP) continues to connect people to care for our watersheds. A watershed is an area of land where all the precipitation and groundwater drains to a common body of water, and healthy watersheds support vibrant communities. Together through partnerships, CRWP protects…

CRWP hosted a free live virtual talk with Jared Bartley with Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation District for a presentation on backyard stream maintenance. You’ll learn about stream science and management, the legal aspects of stream ownership, and how to install and maintain live stakes for streambank stability and habitat enhancement.   Watch the recording…

CRWP hosted a free live virtual talk with John Barber to discuss how to design your yard to support native nesting and migratory bird species. He will share how to turn yards of any size into truly bird-friendly habitats!   John has been a citizen scientist for over fifty years, active in green space preservation,…