Posted on 06/04/19 by Elizabeth in Friends of Euclid Creek
Common Reed Grass (Phragmites australis) is an aggressive invasive plant. We often see them along highways growing in ditches and ponds. Although considered attractive by many, their beauty is not worth the destruction they cause. Originally from Eurasia, they have spread throughout the U.S. and Canada. These dense, fast growing stands destroy natural habitats that provide critical food and... read more
Posted on 05/21/19 by Brent in Educational Outreach
Cuyahoga Soil & Water Conservation District's is hosting a bicycle tour of stormwater infrastructure as part of the Cuyahoga 50 celebration. To quote from the Cuyahoga 50 event page "Water. It sustains us, nourishes us, and drives our economy. By the time of the 1969 Cuyahoga River fire, there was no visible life in the water. Fifty years later the... read more
Posted on 05/14/19 by Megan in Storm Water Services
Last June I received a call from one of my site contacts, Pete Daugherty with Snavely Group, who was concerned about some young falcons flying into his construction site. The young birds were American Kestrels. The American Kestrel is the smallest falcon found in eastern north America weighing only 4.1 oz. with a wingspan of 22 inches. They... read more
Posted on 05/07/19 by Justin in Storm Water Services
Last year, I took part in a five week train-the-trainer type of course to become a Master Rain Gardener. A requirement to earn my Master Rain Gardener badge (actually a t-shirt) was either to assist on maintaining a rain garden, or to build a rain garden myself. I earned my shirt through a grueling work day at the... read more
Posted on 04/30/19 by Jared in Rocky River Watershed
This year we have started a new campaign to spread the news about things you can do to help restore the Rocky River and Euclid Creek watersheds! We are asking you to Take Action: In Your Yard, By Your Backyard Streams, and In Your Community to benefit the Rocky River, Euclid Creek and their tributaries. Based on the National... read more
