Posted by John Gonzalez Education, advocacy are keys to the award which highlights a commitment to sustainability, community We are honored to have our gold-level Bicycle Friendly Business designation renewed by the League of American Bicyclists. Earlier this year, With the help of external partners such as Bike Cleveland, we join more than...
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In 2009, the District began designing a new incineration facility that would conserve resources, reduce air emissions, and generate electricity. Six years later, the Renewable Energy Facility (REF) has been awarded LEED Gold Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council, for its sustainability features including water efficiency, innovation, and...
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Sewer District awarded $400,000 in clean-up funds to help with Green Infrastructure project Contaminated land like this between Woodland Ave. and Kinsman Rd. will be remediated to make way for a green infrastructure project. The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District has been awarded $400,000 from the US Environmental Protection...
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Photo courtesy Jezebel The votes are in: The worst of the worst toys of the year is the iPotty, an iPad holder built into your child’s potty-training seat. The Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood annually presents one unlucky winner with the TODAY (Toys Oppressive and Destructive to Young Children)...
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Our first internally produced technical magazine has been recognized by the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) as a 2014 National Environmental Achievement Award-winner. Clean Water Works was selected to receive this Public Information & Education honor thanks to its scientific content and contribution to public education regarding...
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We hope Mackenzie‘s getting her acceptance speech ready. Our Euclid Creek Tunnel project has earned the Tunnelling Association of Canada‘s 2013 International Project of the Year Award, and we’re honored, says Kellie Rotunno. “We’re very proud of this,” said Rotunno, Sewer District Director of Engineering and Construction. “It’s our...
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The Ohio Parks and Recreation Association listed the Watershed Stewardship Center at West Creek among its recent 2013 Awards of Excellence winners. The facility itself was recognized with two awards and the Watershed Volunteer Program was also recognized. The Sewer District, along with the West Creek Conservancy and the...
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The Greater Cleveland Partnership recently honored the Sewer District as member of its Commission 50 inaugural class, recognizing it as one of Northeast Ohio’s top organizations for Board, Senior Management, Workforce and Supplier Diversity. “We are taking steps to ensure a workplace that is diverse, inclusive and productive,” said...
Read More Posted by Jared Shepherd Yesterday, the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA) awarded the Sewer District’s Pick Up Poop! (PUP) campaign with its 2010 Public Information & Education Award for its “inventive efforts to educate the public on the effects of waste water treatment and pollution control on the environment.” The award...
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