Embracing environmental protection, continuous, sustainable living, and encouraging overall preservation of the planet, Lake Metroparks Penitentiary Glen Reservation, for the 37th time, held its annual themed affair recognizing Earth Day, which is officially observed April 22. No matter, however, when it comes to a designated date, because the park system property, at 8668 Kirtland Chardon […]
Progress on the restoration of the East Branch of the Chagrin River at Daniels Park in Willoughby continues. Chagrin River Watershed Partners‘ design-build team Biohabitats and Meadville Land Service, Inc. are currently preparing to create a 1-acre oxbow wetland in the former channel of the East Branch, according to Watershed Partners. The East Branch has […]
In the effort to connect Todd Field to Daniels Park, Willoughby met with stakeholders recently to collect site observations and develop initial design ideas for the Chagrin River Floodplain Restoration project. Partners involved in this project include SmithGroup, Chagrin River Watershed Partners, Biohabitats, Western Reserve Land Conservancy and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. According […]
The estate of a Lake County man whose alleged illegal handling of dredged material polluted the East Branch Chagrin River has agreed to pay $300,000 for restoration of the waterway under a proposed settlement brokered by Attorney General Dave Yost.