WVP Enews: Get in the Flow

Hi, Watershed Friends!

The streams are flowing and so are the opportunities for watersheds stewardship. We know that everyone is at a different level of volunteer interest/availability at this time and we honor that. If you would take a few moments to share thoughts flowing in your mind about involvement with WVP that would be greatly appreciated. See link below.

Would you like to know the flow before you go? If so, check out the map and graphs that provide real-time streamflow compared to historic data - waterwatch.usgs.gov.

We hope to find you on your path in the water, woods, or wetlands soon.

Be well,

Lisa Meranti

WVP Coordinator

WVP Happenings

Outdoor Opportunities

When we work together, we adhere to social distancing guidelines and best safety practices. Note that we are still capping most of our event at 10 people per leader. If you see a waitlist option, we will do our best to let you know as soon as a spot opens up.

PRACTICE GOOD HYGIENE
RESPECT SOCIAL DISTANCING
WEAR PPE

Work Session: Early Stage of Restoration

Thu, May 13 + Tue and Thu, May 25 and 27 @ Garfield Reservation

Supplemental Event: Garlic Mustard Removal*

Fri, May 14, 1- 3 p.m. @ Bedford Reservation

Work Session: Garlic Mustard Removal

Sun, May 16, 2- 4 p.m. @ Lake Abram, Big Creek Reservation

Work Session: Green Infrastructure Maintenance

Wed, May 19, 6- 8 p.m. @ Mill Stream Run Reservation

Training: Water Quality Monitoring

Thu, May 20, 2 - 4 p.m. @ Mill Stream Run Reservation

Work Session: Deer Fence Preparation

Fri, May 21, 6 - 8 p.m. @ West Creek Reservation

Training: Rocky River Macroinvertebrate Monitoring

Sun, May 23, 1 - 3:30 p.m. @ Mill Stream Run Reservation

Work Session: Chagrin River Macroinvertebrate Monitoring

Wed, May 26, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. @ Old River Farm Picnic Area, North Chagrin Reservation

**Open to the public and WVP volunteers are eligible for service hours

Training: Provides background and procedures for conducting Independent or Special Projects that are done in small teams either as special, occasional projects or independent projects without staff present; click here for projects webpages

WVP stewards fish sampling in Rocky River | April 2021

(Image credit: L. Philips)

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Opportunities @ Home

Watershed Volunteer Program

WVP Safety & Sustainability Training | Watch all six videos here*

Cleveland Metroparks Education/Publications

Digital Emerald Necklace | Read and now watch here
Virtual Academy: Stormwater and Sustainable Development | Watch the three lessons -- Intro to Watersheds, Storm Table, and Storm Management Features -- here*

School of the Wilds: Citizen Scientists | Watch this video here to learn how to use the iNaturalist app and log species you uncover while partaking in watershed stewardship*

Cuyahoga Soil & Water Conservation District: Cuyahoga ReLeaf | Learn more here*

Ohio Wetlands Association: Vernal Poolooza 2021 | Get the scoop on these virtual presentations and register for them here* --or-- watch them at a later time here*

*WVP volunteers can submit supplemental hours in Volgistics under (S:L) Conference/Symposium/Workshop/Webinar/Tour by May 30.

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Interest and Availability

We want to hear from you about your interest and availability. Please share your honest feedback as we continue to shape a program that meets the needs of NEO watersheds and WVP stewards. Our goal with the Watershed Volunteer Program (WVP) is to...

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