environotes ARCHIVES 2010
Guest speakers, tours are great ways to learn about dirty work January 2010 The work that makes flushing toilets flow is more interesting than you might think.
2009
Top 09 of '09: The year in review December 2009 Improvement, opportunity, environment and economy were popular words around the Sewer District in 2009. Here's why.
Students' summer on local beaches results in new data to improve bacteria-prediction methods November 2009 Co-ops studied beach environments, potential sources of pollution in hopes of improving beach management and public perception.
Clean-water work to be featured at Great Lakes Science Center exhibit October 2009 Water exhibit will be featured at GLSC for six months with Sewer District support.
Open House to bring kids, customers closer to our clean-water work August/September 2009 September 12 Open House is a great opportunity to bring public to see our clean-water business up close and personal.
New oil discharge detected, traced as investigation of gull deaths on river continues July 2009 Third oil spill in recent weeks was traced, but District still asking questions about mysterious June 26 discharge
What fueled the flames? : Reflecting on the 1969 river fire 40 years later June 2009 Pollution, neglect, and booming business fueled flammable conditions along the Cuyahoga River, giving rise to a lasting national and regional response.
June 22 event will celebrate 40 years of progress on Cuyahoga River May 2009 "Year of the River: 40 years of progress" will be a public press conference and free musical performance at Settlers Landing in the Flats, 11:30-1:30. UPDATE 07.10.09 See photos and videos from our June 22 celebration in our "40 years" archives.
Metroparks Zoo raingarden project is a green solution to a stormwater problem April 2009 The Sewer District teamed up with the Metroparks Zoo on a stormwater-management demonstration project, installing a cistern and raingardens to control runoff during heavy rains.
Summer of 61 March 2009 As spring turns to summer, the Sewer District continues taking its stormwater-management message to thew streets of its 61 service-area communities.
Speakers Bureau can educate, entertain audiences of all ages February 2009
37 years and still getting greener January 2009
2008 December 2008 Great anytime gift ideas that carry a clean-water message November 2008 Green streetscapes worked in Lansing, MI, but can they work here? October 2008 New incinerator project will save resources, money
September 2008 Our efforts to be cleaner and greener August 2008 More than 100 years of progress underground July 2008 Conserving resources reduces pollution, protects environment June 2008 Predicting water quality benefits Edgewater beachgoers
May 2008 Making member-community progress: Stormwater Management Program update
April 2008 Meds in our water March 2008 Be aware of, not alarmed by, mercury risks
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