World Water Day 2024

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Water for Peace

The Unitied Nations has observed World Water Day on March 22nd since 1993. It highlights the importance of fresh water and the 2.2 billion people who live without it. This year's campaign "Water for Peace", hopes to raise awareness of the challenges and conflict that emerge when people have unequal access to water. Over 3 billion people share water that crosses international borders however less than 16% of those countries have cooperation agreements for their shared water. Climate change will only magnify the potential for friction over the lack of access to clean, safe drinking water and the food insecurity that comes with the lack of water to grow crops.

The Cleveland Metroparks will be celebrating World Water Day on Saturday March 23rd, at the Watershed Stewardship Center from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. WVP Volunteers will be on hand to educate and celebrate our greatest resource on a watershed scale.

Warm regards,

Sara Corrigan

WVP Coordinator

Happenings

Salt Watch in March

Salt Watch Month 4 Reminder

We're more than halfway through March, WVP Salt Watch volunteers can take their last sample of the winter season.

Remember to have your Volunteer Services Badge with you when you're in the field and identify yourself as a WVP Volunteer.

If you need more test strips or you are interested in continuing to monitor throughout the year as an independent project,

feel free to email us.

#SaltLife: Fresh Water Worries

Interested in hearing more about nonpoint source salt pollution?

Check out this edition of the Clean Water Works Podcast

WVP Opportunities

WVP Winter Lecture Series: Conservation Value Trees

March 4, 2024 @ Watershed Stewardship Center, West Creek Reservation

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Key

(L)earning: These events include talks, workshops, and training sessions.
(M)onitoring: These events include water quality testing through chemistry and macroinvertebrate monitoring.
(R)estoration: These events include bioretention clean-ups, tree plantings, invasive plant removal, etc.
(O)utreach: These events are used to spread awareness of the Watershed Volunteer Program and general watershed health.

(O) World Water Day

Sat, Mar 23, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. @ Watershed Stewardship Center, West Creek Reservation

(M) Training Session: Water Chemistry Monitoring*

Wed, Mar 27, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. @ Hemlock Picnic Area, Bedford Reservation

(R) Work Session: Foster's Run Erosion Netting Removal

Wed, Apr 3, 9:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. @ Foster's Run, North Chagrin Reservation

(R) Work Session: Garlic Mustard Removal

Thu, Apr 11, 6 -8 p.m. @ Fowles Rd, Big Creek Reservation

(L) Workshop: Crayfish*

Wed, Apr 17, 6 - 7:30 p.m. @ Watershed Stewardship Center, West Creek Reservation

(R) Work Session: Earth Day & Arbor Day Tree Planting

Wed, Apr 24, 6 -8 p.m. @ Big Creek Reservation

(M) Work Session: City Nature Challenge

Sat, Apr 27, 10 a.m. - Noon @ Chippewa Creek, Brecksville Reservation

Independent Garlic Mustard Pulls

Garlic Mustard removal season runs from approximately March 25th through May 24th. Volunteers who are interested in completing independent restoration work during this time can email us to join the list.

WVP volunteers, please log into Volgistics to register for primary events.

*Open to the public. Click Here or Email us for the registration link.

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Invasive Privet Removal

March 18, 2024 @ Edgewater Park, Lakefront Reservation

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Opportunities With Our Partners

(S) Green Yards & Healthy Homes

Thu, Mar 28, 6 - 7 p.m.@ University Heights Library, 13866 Cedar Road University Heights, OH 44118

Our yards and homes have an enormous impact on the natural world and to our own health. Learn how to replace chemicals in your yard and home with a few inexpensive, all-natural, effective ingredients to create a healthy habitat for all.

You can make cleaners at the workshop. The cost is usually $5/each however University Heights Library/CSWCD is generously covering the cost for up to 10 cleaners for this workshop.

More Details and Registration Here

(S) West Creek Conservancy 2024 Annual Meeting

Tues Apr 9 6:30 - 8:30 pm @ Watershed Stewardship Center 2277 West Ridgewood Drive, Parma, OH 44134

Join us for West Creek Conservancy’s Annual Meeting on April 9, 2024 at 6:30pm. We’ll recap 2023 and look ahead at 2024. Refreshments provided. Space is limited, registration required.

More Details and Registration Here

(S) Rain Barrel Workshop - Shaker Heights

Wed, Apr 24, 6 - 7.30 p.m. @ Shaker Heights Service Yard, 15600 Chagrin Blvd Shaker Heights, OH 44120

This is a barrel and diverter kit pick up only. When you register, you will be sent a confirmation with instructions about how to make your barrel at home. All you need is your own drill! Pre-payment is required.

More Details and Registration Here Cost $60

Cleveland Metroparks | Digital Emerald Necklace*

Read and Watch here

More (S)upplemental events can be found on our website here.

*WVP volunteers can submit supplemental hours in Volgistics under (S) Watershed Partner Event Contact us if you need assistance reporting any hours.