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(S) Western Reserve Land Conservancy: Ripples of Plastic (Documentary and Panel Discussion)
Thu, Jan 23, 7-9 p.m. @ Capital Theatre
Embark on an eye-opening journey through the unseen impacts of plastic pollution in the Great Lakes region. Guided by Dr. Sherri Mason and other regional voices, witness the vast extent of contamination pathways, effects of microplastics, and the unexpected toll on human health. Beyond individual action, the film inspires a collective movement for transformative progress toward a plastic-free future. Explore the unseen impacts of Great Lakes plastic pollution, inspiring a movement for systemic change and a plastic-free future.
Following the movie, they’ll host an in-person Q&A session with Film Director Chris Langer, as well as Researcher Dr. Sherri Mason and Sustainability Coordinator Jill Bartolotta—both of whom are featured in the movie.
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(S) CRWP Annual Speaker Series: Green Infrastructure 101
Fri, Jan 24, 11:30 a.m. @ Online via Zoom
Join Chagrin River Watershed Partners and Elizabeth Hiser, Stream Restoration Ecologist with Cleveland Metroparks for an engaging presentation about stormwater management, green infrastructure, and bioretention. Learn more about bioretention maintenance throughout the Park District and Cleveland Metroparks' efforts to provide the community with clean, healthy waters and forests.
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(S) Winter Salt Week: An Eye on Salt Pollution
Mon, Jan 27, 1:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. @ Online
Road salt keeps us safe on roads and sidewalks, but it can also pose a threat to fish and wildlife as well as human health. Fish and bugs that live in freshwater streams can’t survive in extra salty water. Water treatment plants are not equipped to filter out the extra salt, so it can end up in your tap water and even corrode your pipes. Since 2018, the Izaak Walton League Salt Watch program has been mobilizing community scientists across the nation to monitor chloride (road salt) levels in their local waterways and advocate for smarter salting practices.
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(S) Winter Salt Week: Dilution is NOT the Solution
Tue, Jan 28, 1:30 p.m. @ Online
Our understanding around how salt affects freshwater communities continues to evolve. As scientists across disciplines come together to study this pollutant, their work is revealing a host of ecological complexities and cascading impacts. This talk will highlight how “sublethal” concentrations of salt can still be harmful to wildlife and how other environmental factors (predators and water chemistry) can alter the effects of salt on wildlife.
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(S) Invasive Plant Management
Wed, Jan 29, 11:30 a.m. @ Online
Join Matt Kneitel, Land Steward with Geauga Park District, for this presentation as he discusses invasive plants and how the District's Natural Resources Management team assesses and manages their presence. Using a variety of methods, they balance timing, priority, outcomes, and the promotion of native vegetation throughout their properties. Matt will share some of the most common invasive plants found in the county, (maybe even on your property!), along with ways you can help manage and remove them.
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(S) Water Cooler Talk: Ice Melter Impacts and Reduction Strategy
Wed, Jan 29, 12 - 1 p.m. @ Online
The widespread use of road salt and other ice melters during winter has become a cornerstone of maintaining safety on roadways and sidewalks, but it comes at a cost. While these substances effectively lower the freezing point of water, they are corrosive to infrastructure and pose significant environmental risks. Winter salts can accumulate in the soil and runoff into watersheds, impacting ecosystems, human health, and water quality. This presentation will explore the detrimental effects of ice melters and provide practical strategies to reduce their use without compromising public safety, offering a balanced approach to winter weather management.
This free one-hour webinar offers insights on reducing chemical ice melters to protect the environment while maintaining safety.
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(S) Winter Salt Week: Public Works Perspectives
Wed, Jan 29, various times throughout the day @ Online
Hear directly from state and local agency staff about recent successes and challenges of transitioning to newer technologies and adopting policy changes. Individual livestreams with staff from: Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Wisconsin.
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(S) Winter Salt Week: Policy Solutions Panel
Thu, Jan 30, 1:30 p.m. @ Online
Several states and municipalities have enacted innovative policy solutions to address various facets of the salt pollution problem. Learn about the New Hampshire Green SnowPro program that provides limited liability protection to trained applicators, the H2Ohio Chloride Reduction grant program, and the Low Salt, No Salt Minnesota campaign in a 30-minute lightning round of presentations followed by Q&A.
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(S) Rocky River Watershed Council 2025 Annual Meeting
Thu, Jan 30, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. @ Rocky River Nature Center Auditorium
Featuring speakers on "Backyard Conservation & How You Can Get Involved in Your Neighborhood": Mike Durkalec presenting highlights on his 20 years with the RRWC, and Kate Catanese on organizing an advocacy group for their neighborhood park! The annual election for RRWC Board of Directors will be held as well. Refreshments provided. Registration preferred so that we can get a count for refreshments.
The Rocky River Watershed Council is looking for new volunteer board members to help plan educational and restoration activities in the watershed. All backgrounds are welcome; the only requirement is a desire to help your community and nature! Email mhennessey@cuyahogaswcd.org for more information.
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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.
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