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Some of the items covered in this update include:
* September meeting reminder
* FOEC members recruit at rain barrel workshop
* FOEC members help at Richmond Hts. Home Days
* Call for volunteers for creek sampling
* More about the Friends of Euclid Creek
September meeting reminder
Here are some reminders.
* The regular August meeting is canceled.
Here are some reminders.
* The regular August meeting is canceled.
* We plan a return to regular meetings on September 8 the second Tuesday in September
at 7:00 at the new location of Lyndhurst Community Center.
* Lyndhurst Community Center is a 1341 Parkview Road. Parkview is the first street west of Lyndhurst City Hall. The Marathon gas station is on the corner. Parkview and the community center are in Lyndhurst Park, a long block from Mayfield.
FOEC members help at Richmond Heights Home Days
A thank you goes out to the FOEC members who helped at the FOEC table and stand at the Richmond Heights park on Sunday, July 19.
FOEC members attend rain barrel workshops
A thank you goes out to the FOEC members who recently attended rain barrel workshops. These FOEC members signed up new potential FOEC members and talked about the FOEC.
A thank you goes out to the FOEC members who helped at the FOEC table and stand at the Richmond Heights park on Sunday, July 19.
FOEC members attend rain barrel workshops
A thank you goes out to the FOEC members who recently attended rain barrel workshops. These FOEC members signed up new potential FOEC members and talked about the FOEC. These workshops were in July and August at locations in Mayfield Village and Beachwood. Claire Posius conducted the workshops.
Call for volunteers for creek sampling
Let Claire Posius know if you can help with creek sampling.
* Find out what is in the creek through the use of monitoring kits and meters.
* Get data sheets, monitoring kits, and training.
* Include reporting on acquatic bug observations.
Call Claire at 216 524 6580 x16 to volunteer.
VFW nature tour
A thank you goes out to all involved in the the guided tour of the VFW Grounds on White Road.
This large and unique tract of land includes creeks, beaver ponds, and woods.
The address is 29512 White Road , Willoughby Hills 44092 . It is on the south side of White Road (between Bishop and Rockefeller), about 1,500 feet west of Rockefeller. The driveway is marked with a 4-foot high stone post with a VFW sign. Take the long gravel driveway to the parking lot where we’ll gather.
A thank you goes out to all involved in the the guided tour of the VFW Grounds on White Road.
This large and unique tract of land includes creeks, beaver ponds, and woods.
The address is 29512 White Road , Willoughby Hills 44092 . It is on the south side of White Road (between Bishop and Rockefeller), about 1,500 feet west of Rockefeller. The driveway is marked with a 4-foot high stone post with a VFW sign. Take the long gravel driveway to the parking lot where we’ll gather.
Internship opportunity
Interested in an internship opportunity with the Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation District? This could be for yourself, a family member or a friend.
Watershed Assessment / Engineering Intern
Summer 2009 — full time — paid
The Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is a political subdivision of the State of Ohio with a mission to provide educational and technical services for the conservation and protection of soil and water resources. Cuyahoga SWCD is located in Valley View, Ohio .
The successful candidate for this internship will assist the staff in conducting a Storm Water Retrofit Inventory.
Summer 2009 — full time — paid
The Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is a political subdivision of the State of Ohio with a mission to provide educational and technical services for the conservation and protection of soil and water resources. Cuyahoga SWCD is located in Valley View, Ohio .
The successful candidate for this internship will assist the staff in conducting a Storm Water Retrofit Inventory.
The best candidate should want to work in a fast-paced environment and must be available for occasional evening and weekend work. The candidate will be a highly-motivated, self-starter who is willing to network with community leaders, project partners and volunteers.
Starting date: Mid/late-June 2009 Duration: 10-12 weeks
Please click here for full job posting (http://www.cuyahogaswcd.org/about-employment.htm)
Send letter of interest (email preferred) with resume by June 26, 2009 to:
Jared Bartley , Rocky River Watershed Coordinator,
Cuyahoga SWCD, 6100 West Canal Road
Valley View , Ohio 44125 ,
216-524-6580, ext. 14; fax: 216-524-6584;
Email: jbartley@cuyahogaswcd.org
More about the Friends of Euclid Creek
The Friends of Euclid Creek help inform and educate the public on the many things happening in the watershed. Be part of its future by joining and supporting FOEC.
New membership dues: Individual - $15,
Family - $25, Student or Senior - $10,
Special Friend - $50 and Sustaining
Member - $100.
New membership dues: Individual - $15,
Family - $25, Student or Senior - $10,
Special Friend - $50 and Sustaining
Member - $100.
To become a member contact:
Friends of Euclid Creek
P.O. Box 21384
South Euclid, OH 44121-0384
or Log on to FOEC’s website: www.friendsofeuclidcreek.org
FOEC Officers are:
Friends of Euclid Creek
P.O. Box 21384
South Euclid, OH 44121-0384
or Log on to FOEC’s website: www.friendsofeuclidcreek.org
FOEC Officers are:
- President: Fran Hogg
- Vice President: Virginia Aveni
- Secretary: Larry McFadden
- Treasurer: Ken Rapport
FOEC Directors are :
- Gary Bloom
- Mary K. Evans
- Mike Ceraolo
- Bob Gibbons
- Steve Albro
