(M) WVP's Water Quality Monitoring in Action through Surveys and Testing

[Image credit: Cleveland Metroparks]

Animal, Chemical or Mineral?

Today, Wednesday, November 13th, we're honoring the volunteers who take part in WVP's (M)onitoring efforts at our annual Water Quality Monitoring Celebration. It's a chance to recognize the work that monitors have accomplished over the past year and look forward towards how we can work together with our Watershed Partners in 2025.

WVP takes a holistic approach to the health of our waterways and waterbodies. We engage in biological, chemical and physical monitoring to paint a true picture of our watershed. Tonight's presentation will touch on the work we're doing through ODNR's Scenic Rivers Program, Izaac Walton League's Salt Watch, Cuyahoga Soil & Water Conservation District's Water Chemistry Program, as well as, two special presentations on our Winter Stonefly Survey and Bank Erosion Hazard Index at Dusty Goldenrod Preserve.

We want to salute all of the volunteers who continue to make our program a success while noting our most distinguished water quality monitors. Congratulations to the 17 volunteers whose 2024 contributions have gone above and beyond:

Robert Bennett

Carrie Griffith

Christine Krol

David LeBrun

Christopher Meigs

Paul Miklovich

Robyn Miklovich

Roger Murphy

Gregory Orr

Mary Partin

Margaret Rhynard

Erin Tilbert

Dave Sagerser

Sally Suren

Mark Wincek

Chris Wolf

Lora Yanagisawa

WVP End of the Year Celebration

As the year draws to a close, we invite you to celebrate the remarkable impact you've made to our watersheds! Join us for an evening filled with gratitude, memories, and a look back on the collective achievements of our incredible volunteers.

We'll have food, refreshments, and watershed trivia. We'll recognize this year's stand out volunteers and provide a sneak peak at the exciting events coming up in 2025. This is a great opportunity to reconnect with fellow volunteers and enjoy a celebration for all your hard work and dedication to our watersheds.

Thank you for making this year unforgettable - we can't wait to celebrate with you!

WVP Volunteers RSVP here

Public Volunteers RSVP here

(R) Invasive Bush Honeysuckle (Lonicera spp.) Cutting

Nov 8, 2024, Brighton Park

[Photo credit: Cleveland Metroparks]

(M) Talk: Monitoring Celebration and Program Updates*

Wed, Nov 13, 6 - 7:30 p.m. @ Watershed Stewardship Center, West Creek Reservation

(R) Work Session: Seed Processing

Tue, Nov 19, 6 - 8 p.m. @ Watershed Stewardship Center, West Creek Reservation

(R) Invasives Removal with new Natural Area Manager Aaron Yilmaz

Fri, Nov 22,10 a.m. - 12 p.m. @ Baldwin Lake, Mill Stream Creek Reservation

(R) Invasive Buckthorn and Black Alder Removal

Fri, Dec 6, 10a.m. - 12 p.m. @ Bunn Lake, Bradley Woods Reservation

**(O) WVP End of the Year Gathering*

Mon, Dec 9, 6 - 8 p.m. Watershed Stewardship Center, West Creek Reservation

(R) Work Session: Seed Processing

Mon, Dec 16, 6 - 8 p.m. @ Watershed Stewardship Center, West Creek Reservation

(R) Invasive Mantis Egg Case Removal with Jen Brumfield

Wed, Dec 18, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. @ Acacia Reservation

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

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

(L) Seed Paper Making

Nov 9, 2024, West Creek Reservation

[Photo credit: Cleveland Metroparks]

(S) The State of Urban Farming, Land Access and Food Systems in Cleveland

Wed, Nov 13, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. @ Richmond Heights Library

Join the Friends of Euclid Creek for a presentation by Zainab Pixler Local Food Systems Strategies Coordinator City of Cleveland Department of Public Health.

More Information and Registration Here

(S) Doan Brook Annual Meeting

Thurs, Nov 14, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. @ Nature Center at Shaker Lakes

Join Doan Brook Watershed Partnership to review and reflect on their accomplishments, honor their Watershed Hero, and recognize their hard working volunteers.

More Information and Registration Here

(S) Grand River Wild & Scenic River 50th Anniversary

Sat, Nov 16, 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. @ Grand River Conservation Campus

Celebrate the Grand River's 50 years of state wild and scenic river designation with a day filled with speakers, exhibits, and networking with conservation organizations. This is a free event includes lunch and a optional hike.  

More Information and Registration Here

(S) Rain Barrel Pick-up Event

Tues, Nov 19, 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. @ Cuyahoga County – Dept. of Public Works

Learn how to harvest rainwater for all your garden needs and to combat stormwater pollution in your community by installing a rain barrel.

More Information and Registration Here

(S) Riparian Setback Implementation Workshop

Wed, Nov 20, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. @  Online via Zoom

Free online workshop to help communities with riparian and/or wetland setbacks better implement their codes to achieve the intended benefits of setbacks such as reducing flood impacts, reducing pollutants in waterways, minimizing streambank erosion and the need for costly engineering solutions to protect structures, and preserving quality of life and property values.

More Information and Registration Here

(S) NOAA Marine Debris Monitoring Volunteer Night

Thurs, Nov 21, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. @  2514 Cleveland Rd East, Huron, OH

Join OWC staff to celebrate their first year of volunteer marine debris monitoring along the coast of Lake Erie. Both current volunteers and those interested in joining the effort are welcome to attend. Volunteers will be provided a beach and gear kit.

More Information and Registration Here

(S) Cuyahoga SWCD: Live Stake Installation

Sat, Nov 23, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. @  17675 River Valley Blvd, North Royalton, OH

Join Cuyahoga SWCD to install live stakes in a wetland restoration project! Learn how simple plant-based methods can help prevent erosion. Tools and materials will be provided. Rain boots required, gardening gloves recommended.

More Information and Registration 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.

(L) Seed Paper Making

Nov 9, 2024, West Creek Reservation

[Photo credit: Cleveland Metroparks]

It's Cranberry Season | Read on and watch video here

Pictured Above: Workers Harvesting Cranberries at Cutts Brothers Farm in New Jersey

Americans love to eat cranberries, especially around Thanksgiving time. The article above will take

you into the world of the cranberry bog -- the particular type of wetland where this fruit grows.

Come learn all about this cool ecosystem, including how harvesting occurs. And get ready

for MORE SPIDERS! We're not quite done with them just yet.

[Photo Credit: Yingyang/Getty Images]

Shaker Heights Students Plant a Fast-Growing Forest in Their Neighborhood | Read on and watch video here

Lake Sturgeon Reintroduction Begins in the Cuyahoga River | Read on (and check out NEORSD's new hit Like a Sturgeon)

When Steamboat Goes WHOOSH, Scientists Look for Answers | Read on or listen here

‘Frog Saunas’ Could Help Save Endangered Species from the Devastating Chytrid Fungus | Read on

Watershed Management Specialist - Variable

Cleveland Metroparks, Parma, OH | Apply Here

Park Maintenance Worker

Cleveland Metroparks, Parma, OH | Apply Here

Restoration Ecologist (search job title and US)

Nature Conservancy, Richmond or Charlottsville, VA - | Apply Here

Watershed Specialist

Jefferson County Conservation District - Brookville, PA | Apply Here

Storm Water Coordinator (Closes Nov. 25)

Dearborn County Soil & Water Conservation District - Aurora, IN | Apply Here

Water Resources Project Manager

Tetra Tech, Fairfax, Virginia | Apply Here

Communications Manager

Ohio Environmental Council, Columbus, OH | Apply Here

Hydrogeologist/Environment Remediation Specialist

Fehr Graham Engineering and Environmental - Rockford, IL | Apply Here

Wetland Biologist

Enviroscience - Hendersonville, NC | Apply Here

Urban Nursery Project Coordinator - FT, Term-limit

The Morton Arboretum - Lisle, IL | Apply Here

Natural Resources Project Assistant - Variable

Cleveland Metroparks - Strongsville, OH | Apply Here

Wetland Project Manager

Enviroscience - Stow, OH or Remote PA | Apply Here

Great Lakes Project Coordinator

Trout Unlimited - Ashland, WI | Apply Here