Hello Watershed Volunteers,
This has been a busy year for WVP with workshops, trainings, monitoring efforts, and more recently restoration projects! Together, we have done a lot during 2021 so far to make a positive impact on NEO water quality and quality of life. We wouldn’t be able to do the work if it wasn’t for you. Thank you for making such a great impact as watershed stewards!
To see reflections and data from the first half of this year, check out the WVP 2021 Q1 and Q2 report here. The report can also be found on the About Us page of the WVP website.
Thanks,
Breoni Turner
Community Science Assistant
P.S. Want to do more throughout Cleveland Metroparks? You can be a part of developing the park district's Strategic Plan at the in-park or virtual community open houses. Details here.
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Watershed stewards identifying fish with Mike Durkalec at Rocky River Reservation | April 2021
[Image credit: Cleveland Metroparks staff]
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WVP stewards doing tree care with Natural Resources Manager Josh Philipps at Wildwood Park | September 2021
[Image credit: Cleveland Metroparks staff]
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Tree Care*
Fri, Oct 15, 1 - 4 p.m. @ Acacia Reservation
Willow Harvesting
Sat, Oct 16, 9 a.m. - noon @ Richfield Heritage Preserve
Monday MeetUp: Forested Wetlands of Euclid Creek Watershed*
Mon, Oct 18, 1 - 2:30 p.m. @ Dusty Goldenrod Preserve
Tree Planting*
Wed, Oct 20, 1 - 4 p.m. @ Hinckley Reservation
Native Planting
Sat, Oct 23, 9:30 a.m. - noon @ Garfield Reservation
Special Project: Forest Health Management
Mon, Oct 25, 9 - 11 a.m. and noon - 2 p.m. @ West Creek Reservation
Supplemental Event: Invasive Removal*
Tue, Oct 26, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. @ Sherman Road Preserve
*Open to the public
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Cleveland Metroparks: Digital Emerald Necklace | Read and watch here
National Environmental Education Foundation: Climate Superstars: Educator Guide | Complete seven tasks with your students in October to be entered in prize drawing; register here
ODNR: Virtual Tree Pruning Training | Register here** for the Wed, Oct 27, 9 a.m. - noon online training
Sustainable Cleveland 2021 Virtual Summit | Details here**
TREE Fund: Webinar Series | Register here** to attend the webinar on Tue, Oct 19 at 1 p.m. about the "Science of Tree Planting and Removing Packaging Material"
Watershed Volunteer Program: Know the Flow with Hyfi | Details here** about the Mon, Oct 25 virtual talk at 6 p.m.
Wild Ones presents Dr. Doug Tallamy, "The Nature of Oaks" | Watch recording here**
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**WVP volunteers can submit supplemental hours in Volgistics under (S:L) Conference/Symposium/Workshop/Webinar/Tour by Oct 27.
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Watershed Stories: Turbidity Tube |
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In September 2021, you might have read the article about the Secchi disk and how it’s used to measure water transparency or turbidity. Turbidity is the degree to which light penetration is blocked by suspended solids (soil, sediments, algae). Another tool that is commonly used by scientists to measure water clarity is called a turbidity tube.
The turbidity tube is utilized by government agencies, non-profit organizations and educational institutions across the country due to its simplicity and affordability. Here at WVP, we frequently use the turbidity tube when collecting water quality data as well as doing habitat and aquatic organism surveys.
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WVP volunteers and Cleveland Metroparks staff using a Turbidity Tube at Euclid Creek | August 2021
[Image credit: Cleveland Metroparks staff]
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Eagle Scout Making Waves in the Battle Against Zebra Mussels in Texas Lakes | Read on
HBO Audience: John Oliver’s “Last Week Tonight” features the impact of PFAS on Michigan residents | Read on
Bill Deregulating Ephemeral Streams Throughout Ohio Would Ease Development, But Opponents Say It Threatens Drinking Water | Read on
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Project Will Prevent Flooding of the Cuyahoga River in Independence, OH | Read on
Fish Species Found Only Near Columbus, OH Was Just Declared Extinct | Read on
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The Scioto madtom, a nocturnal catfish species only found in Big Darby Creek, was
declared extinct by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Sept. 29, 2021.
(Photo Credit: The Ohio State University, Museum of Biological Diversity)
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Environmental Project Manager
Independence Excavating - Independence, OH | Apply here
Director
Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation District - Cleveland, OH | Apply here
Research Specialist l (Part-Time)
Wetland Biologist
Wastewater Preventative Maintenance
Lake County Department of Utilities - Mentor, OH | Apply here
Advanced Forestry Specialist
Trails Technician
Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District – New Philadelphia, OH | Apply here
Permitting Specialist // Ecological Engineer
MAD Scientist Associates - Westerville, OH | Apply here
Land Management Forester
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Assistant Regional Scenic River Manager
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Watershed Technician 1
State Conservation Agency - Morgantown, WV | Apply here
Watershed Project Manager
Allen County Soil and Water Conservation District - Fort Wayne, IN | Apply here
Project Superintendents
Water Resources Software Developer
RTI Center for Water Resources - Durham, NC | Apply here
Hydraulic Modeler
RTI Center for Water Resources - Durham, NC | Apply here
Environmental Engineer
RTI Center for Water Resources - Durham, NC | Apply here
Watershed Management Specialist
Spartan Water and Sewer - Spartanburg, SC | Apply here
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