SCIENCE: Tardigrade takeover? How the indestructible water bear parallels “The Walking Dead”

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• March 21st, 2016
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For all you The Walking Dead fans out there, you may be surprised to see a similarity between this AMC franchise and the science of water quality. We introduce you to the Are-you-kidding-me?-Is-that-thing-still-alive?!? water bear, also known as the tardigrade. These microscopic buggers are known for their ability to...

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WATCH: Flush o’ the Irish? Kelsey shows us green dye is for more than St. Patrick’s Day.

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• March 10th, 2016
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Chicago can have its green river. Water Quality and Industrial Surveillance Investigator Kelsey Amidon shows us how we go green (green dye, actually) to protect water quality. Fluorescent dye helps our investigators trace the source and destination of flows in our streams and sewers, and the glowing-green dye is...

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LIST: 5 things you’ll learn following our #SewerU November 10

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• November 5th, 2015
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We’re hosting our first-ever Sewer University (SewerU) presentation to a capacity crowd of nearly 120 guests on November 10, and if you haven’t registered, you’ll be able to follow the discussion on Twitter @neorsd #SewerU. The goal is to bring the underground and often misunderstood sewer network and its...

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RIVER: Branches, bristles, and balls baskets built for better bulkheads

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• October 30th, 2015
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The latest customized contraptions along the Cuyahoga River bulkheads were added this month to help provide habitat for migrating fish, and the elements used in this phase of the project might surprise you. Cuyahoga County Planning Commission, with the help of Biohabitats and the Regional Sewer District, installed the...

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#TBT: Yes, THAT James Earl Jones narrated this 1978 documentary about the Cuyahoga River

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• October 29th, 2015
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The melodious tones of James Earl Jones’ golden pipes grace the narration track of this Cuyahoga River documentary from 1978. This clip features JEJ reading text from an infamous Time Magazine article that followed the 1969 river fire. (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s); if (d.getElementById(id))...

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EVENT: Sewer University #SewerU now enrolling, your 101 course for Northeast Ohio’s sewer history and water future

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• October 9th, 2015
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VIEW THE SLIDEDECK. If you missed it, you can register for our next SewerU January 26. All participants graduate sewer cum laude with a Business major and a minor in puns. Have you ever wondered where “it” goes in Northeast Ohio? If so, register for our first ever Sewer...

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WATCH | How it works: Permeable pavers at the Western Reserve Historical Society

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• October 7th, 2015
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It’s not the first permeable-pavers project we’ve supported, but it’s the first time we’ve had a truck dump a tank-load of water on one for a video. The Cleveland History Center at the Western Reserve Historical Society recently completed a renovation of its parking lot with the support of...

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FAQ: 38 questions and answers about our #StormwaterProgram, next steps, fees, and more

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• September 24th, 2015
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Since the September 15 Ohio Supreme Court ruling, we have already begun responding to common questions about the program restart, fees, credits, cost-sharing, and more. We revisited some of the questions that existed prior to the program’s suspension in 2013 and added a few we’ve started answering in recent...

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TIPS: Rain garden resources and stormwater solutions you can use at home

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• September 18th, 2015
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Simple steps around your home can have big benefits in your yard and in our region. On-site stormwater management helps protect water quality and reduce flooding and erosion, but having a comprehensive list of common best practices can be overwhelming. Many local watershed groups provide tips and resources. Here,...

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STORMWATER: Ohio Supreme Court rules in favor of #StormwaterProgram

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• September 15th, 2015
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Today, the Ohio Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District’s appeal concerning the Regional Stormwater Management Program. Read the ruling. The Sewer District, under Ohio Revised Code Chapter 6119 and founding charter, is not only authorized to manage stormwater, but impose a fee for...

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