CPC Weblog
an annotated chronological list of links related to planning and development in Greater Cleveland
04 December 2008
USGS releases Tinkers Creek report
A USGS study of Tinkers Creek and its tributaries detected "a total of 12 antibiotic, 20 pharmaceutical, 41 wastewater, and 22 hydrophobic compounds" in the water at one or more sites. It did not identify whether their presence poses a threat to plants, wildlife, or humans. Further testing is planned.
A USGS study of Tinkers Creek and its tributaries detected "a total of 12 antibiotic, 20 pharmaceutical, 41 wastewater, and 22 hydrophobic compounds" in the water at one or more sites. It did not identify whether their presence poses a threat to plants, wildlife, or humans. Further testing is planned.
Labels: Cuyahoga County, Cuyahoga River watershed, Portage County, Summit County, water
03 December 2008
Singletary House saved
Wal-Mart donated $65,000 to the Streetsboro Heritage Foundation for the construction of a new foundation for the historic Singletary House. The contribution will ensure the survival of the 1828 house.
Wal-Mart donated $65,000 to the Streetsboro Heritage Foundation for the construction of a new foundation for the historic Singletary House. The contribution will ensure the survival of the 1828 house.
Labels: Portage County
13 November 2008
Jacobs to buy part of Geauga Lake site
The Jacobs Group is under contract to purchase 30 acres of the 540-acre Geauga Lake site from Cedar Fair. The property is in Bainbridge Township, and the company intends develop it as big box retail.
Update: the Aurora Advocate has more information.
The Jacobs Group is under contract to purchase 30 acres of the 540-acre Geauga Lake site from Cedar Fair. The property is in Bainbridge Township, and the company intends develop it as big box retail.
Update: the Aurora Advocate has more information.
Labels: Geauga County, greenspace, Portage County, retail, urban sprawl
10 November 2008
Northeast Ohio Food Congress reviewed
The Ethicurean summarized the the inaugural Northeast Ohio Food Congress, saying that it "offered a feast of possibilities, and there were plenty of ideas left over to take home and share."
Update: the Plain Dealer and GreenCityBlueLake also have reports on the event.
The Ethicurean summarized the the inaugural Northeast Ohio Food Congress, saying that it "offered a feast of possibilities, and there were plenty of ideas left over to take home and share."
Update: the Plain Dealer and GreenCityBlueLake also have reports on the event.
Labels: equity planning, events, Greater Cleveland, Portage County, sustainability
05 November 2008
November 2008 election recap
Election recap
Ohio
Issue 2 (Clean Ohio renewal): passed
Issue 3 (water rights amendment): passed
Brecksville
Issue 14 (Pilgrim Inn zoning overlay): passed
Broadview Heights
Issues 15-16, 20-25 (rezonings): passed
Issues 17-19 (Zoning Board of Appeals changes): passed
Chagrin Falls
Issue 32 (Architectural Review Board changes): passed
Highland Heights
Issue 63 (development in parks): passed
Oakwood
Issue 83 (hazardous storage buffer): passed
Pepper Pike
Issue 86 (sign regulations): passed
Issue 87 (police station rezoning): passed
Solon
Issue 103 (O-2 district changes): passed
Issue 105 (retail rezoning): passed
South Euclid
Issue 106 (remove point-of-sale inspections): passed
Tri-City Joint Recreation District
Issue 136 (1 mill levy): failed
Avon
Issue 10 (retail rezoning): passed
Portage County
Issue 10 (Park District levy): failed
Twinsburg
Issues 32-35 (zoning code changes): passed
For more results, visit the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections, Openers, or the Sun News.
Election recap
Ohio
Issue 2 (Clean Ohio renewal): passed
Issue 3 (water rights amendment): passed
Brecksville
Issue 14 (Pilgrim Inn zoning overlay): passed
Broadview Heights
Issues 15-16, 20-25 (rezonings): passed
Issues 17-19 (Zoning Board of Appeals changes): passed
Chagrin Falls
Issue 32 (Architectural Review Board changes): passed
Highland Heights
Issue 63 (development in parks): passed
Oakwood
Issue 83 (hazardous storage buffer): passed
Pepper Pike
Issue 86 (sign regulations): passed
Issue 87 (police station rezoning): passed
Solon
Issue 103 (O-2 district changes): passed
Issue 105 (retail rezoning): passed
South Euclid
Issue 106 (remove point-of-sale inspections): passed
Tri-City Joint Recreation District
Issue 136 (1 mill levy): failed
Avon
Issue 10 (retail rezoning): passed
Portage County
Issue 10 (Park District levy): failed
Twinsburg
Issues 32-35 (zoning code changes): passed
For more results, visit the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections, Openers, or the Sun News.
Labels: Cuyahoga County, Lorain County, Portage County, Summit County, tax policy, zoning
31 October 2008
Election preview
Tuesday's election will include the following issues in Cuyahoga County communities:
Tuesday's election will include the following issues in Cuyahoga County communities:
- Issue 14 in Brecksville is a planned development overlay for the Pilgrim Inn property.
- Issue 32 in Chagrin Falls would change the composition of the Architectural Review Board.
- Issue 63 in Highland Heights would require voter approval for development or drilling in city parks.
- Issue 83 in Oakwood would mandate a buffer for certain facilities.
- Issue 87 in Pepper Pike would rezone land for a new police station.
- Issue 103 in Solon would allow medical offices in areas zoned O-2.
- Issue 10 in Avon is a commercial rezoning for a half-acre property on Detroit Road.
- Issue 32 in Portage County is a levy for the Portage Park District.
- Issue 32 in Twinsburg would create a new mixed-use zoning classification for the city center.
Labels: Cuyahoga County, Lorain County, Portage County, Summit County, zoning
29 October 2008
Northeast Ohio Food Congress
The first Northeast Ohio Food Congress will be held at Hiram College on November 7-8. It will feature "contemporary local perspectives, informative presentations, tasty local eats, and inspiring field trips." The registration deadline is November 5.
The first Northeast Ohio Food Congress will be held at Hiram College on November 7-8. It will feature "contemporary local perspectives, informative presentations, tasty local eats, and inspiring field trips." The registration deadline is November 5.
Labels: equity planning, events, Greater Cleveland, Portage County, sustainability
03 October 2008
Singletary House could be lost
The historic Singletary House in Streetsboro is again threatened. In 2006, the house was moved from its second location to make room for a Wal-Mart, but a new foundation was never built. The Streetsboro Heritage Foundation needs $51,600 to complete the work.
The historic Singletary House in Streetsboro is again threatened. In 2006, the house was moved from its second location to make room for a Wal-Mart, but a new foundation was never built. The Streetsboro Heritage Foundation needs $51,600 to complete the work.
Labels: historic preservation, Portage County
22 August 2008
Geauga Lake sale may be pushed back
Cedar Fair may postpone the sale of large portions of the former Geauga Lake site because the company feels that the offers for the land are too low. The delay could provide more time for the roller coaster enthusiasts seeking to preserve the Big Dipper.
Cedar Fair may postpone the sale of large portions of the former Geauga Lake site because the company feels that the offers for the land are too low. The delay could provide more time for the roller coaster enthusiasts seeking to preserve the Big Dipper.
Labels: Geauga County, greenspace, historic preservation, Portage County, urban sprawl
20 August 2008
Streetsboro picks Bird Houk
The Streetsboro Master Plan Commission recommended selecting Bird Houk Collaborative of Gahanna to prepare the City's new master plan. The firm proposed a five phase process that would take ten months to complete.
The Streetsboro Master Plan Commission recommended selecting Bird Houk Collaborative of Gahanna to prepare the City's new master plan. The firm proposed a five phase process that would take ten months to complete.
Labels: master planning, Portage County
06 August 2008
Streetsboro Master Plan firm selection process
The Streetsboro Master Plan Commission is scheduled to recommend a firm to prepare a new master plan on August 14. The selection also requires City Council approval.
The Streetsboro Master Plan Commission is scheduled to recommend a firm to prepare a new master plan on August 14. The selection also requires City Council approval.
Labels: master planning, Portage County
Geauga Lake preservation
The Geauga County Historical Society is working to save some of the historic structures at Geauga Lake by relocating them to its Century Village in Burton.
The Geauga County Historical Society is working to save some of the historic structures at Geauga Lake by relocating them to its Century Village in Burton.
Labels: Geauga County, historic preservation, Portage County
30 July 2008
Responses to Streetsboro master plan RFP
Six firms submitted proposals for the preparation of a new master plan for the City of Streetsboro. The City's process for selecting a firm has not been finalized.
Six firms submitted proposals for the preparation of a new master plan for the City of Streetsboro. The City's process for selecting a firm has not been finalized.
Labels: master planning, Portage County
22 July 2008
Geauga Lake site to be split into three
Cedar Fair is in negotiations with three companies for the sale of the former Geauga Lake site. They reached an agreement with an unidentified buyer for Geauga Lake Hotel and the 11 acres that surround it. Another company is interested in building retail on 100 acres on the west end of the property, and a third wants to build housing on 440 acres between the other two areas. Meanwhile, roller coaster enthusiasts are pessimistic about the future of the historic Big Dipper.
Cedar Fair is in negotiations with three companies for the sale of the former Geauga Lake site. They reached an agreement with an unidentified buyer for Geauga Lake Hotel and the 11 acres that surround it. Another company is interested in building retail on 100 acres on the west end of the property, and a third wants to build housing on 440 acres between the other two areas. Meanwhile, roller coaster enthusiasts are pessimistic about the future of the historic Big Dipper.
Labels: Geauga County, greenspace, historic preservation, Portage County, urban sprawl
21 July 2008
Portage Park District levy
Portage County residents will vote on a 0.5-mill levy for Portage Park District operations. Voters have turned down levy requests four times in the past 12 years. The group Citizens for Portage Parks supports the levy request.
Portage County residents will vote on a 0.5-mill levy for Portage Park District operations. Voters have turned down levy requests four times in the past 12 years. The group Citizens for Portage Parks supports the levy request.
Labels: greenspace, Portage County, tax policy
09 July 2008
Streetsboro hires planning director
The City of Streetsboro hired Jeff Pritchard as the city's new planning director. He was previously the director of planning and community development for the City of Norton.
The City of Streetsboro hired Jeff Pritchard as the city's new planning director. He was previously the director of planning and community development for the City of Norton.
Labels: Portage County
17 June 2008
Big Dipper sold
The landmark Big Dipper roller coaster was tentatively sold to an undisclosed buyer at the Geauga Lake auction today. The purchaser intends to move it to an as-yet unannounced location and reassemble it "not as a ride, but as a nostalgia piece."
The landmark Big Dipper roller coaster was tentatively sold to an undisclosed buyer at the Geauga Lake auction today. The purchaser intends to move it to an as-yet unannounced location and reassemble it "not as a ride, but as a nostalgia piece."
Labels: Geauga County, greenspace, historic preservation, Portage County
30 May 2008
Streetsboro planning director removed
Streetsboro City Council unanimously voted to remove recently-appointed Planning Director Patrick Christie-Mizell because of complications with his availability.
Streetsboro City Council unanimously voted to remove recently-appointed Planning Director Patrick Christie-Mizell because of complications with his availability.
Labels: Portage County
29 May 2008
Bids in for Geauga Lake sale
Four local developers submitted bids for the purchase of the former Geauga Lake site in Geauga and Portage Counties. The companies are interested in developing the 500 acre property as a mixed-use development.
Four local developers submitted bids for the purchase of the former Geauga Lake site in Geauga and Portage Counties. The companies are interested in developing the 500 acre property as a mixed-use development.
Labels: Geauga County, greenspace, mixed-use, Portage County
21 May 2008
New Streetsboro planning director
Patrick Christie-Mizzell, formerly of the Clark Metro Development Corporation is the new planning director in Streetsboro. He is succeeding Linda Kovacs, who left last year.
Patrick Christie-Mizzell, formerly of the Clark Metro Development Corporation is the new planning director in Streetsboro. He is succeeding Linda Kovacs, who left last year.
Labels: Portage County
25 April 2008
Geauga Lake site studied
The Chagrin River Watershed Partners, Geauga County Planning Commission, and the Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District are evaluating the soil, stormwater runoff, and wetlands at the former Geauga Lake site in Bainbridge and Aurora.
The Chagrin River Watershed Partners, Geauga County Planning Commission, and the Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District are evaluating the soil, stormwater runoff, and wetlands at the former Geauga Lake site in Bainbridge and Aurora.
Labels: Geauga County, greenspace, Portage County
22 April 2008
Upper Cuyahoga River cleanup efforts
While cleanup efforts have resolved most point source pollution problems facing the upper Cuyahoga River, nonpoint source pollution and combined sewer overflows continue to be a challenge to improving water quality. On Thursday evening, the Ohio EPA will hold a public meeting about the possible impacts of a proposed water treatment plant in Mantua.
While cleanup efforts have resolved most point source pollution problems facing the upper Cuyahoga River, nonpoint source pollution and combined sewer overflows continue to be a challenge to improving water quality. On Thursday evening, the Ohio EPA will hold a public meeting about the possible impacts of a proposed water treatment plant in Mantua.
Labels: Cuyahoga River watershed, Portage County, water
19 March 2008
Streetsboro Master Plan Commission
With the appointments to the Streetsboro Master Plan Commission nearly complete, the City is expected to soon issue an RFP for the preparation of a new master plan. Streetsboro voters approved the Commission's creation in November.
With the appointments to the Streetsboro Master Plan Commission nearly complete, the City is expected to soon issue an RFP for the preparation of a new master plan. Streetsboro voters approved the Commission's creation in November.
Labels: master planning, Portage County
10 March 2008
Portage County Parks, Trails and Greenways Plan
A draft of the Portage Park District's Parks, Trails and Greenways Plan is complete and open for public comments until March 21.
A draft of the Portage Park District's Parks, Trails and Greenways Plan is complete and open for public comments until March 21.
Labels: alternative transportation, greenspace, Portage County
25 January 2008
Geauga Lake preservation efforts
While Cedar Fair markets the 500 acre Geauga Lake site, a group of roller coaster enthusiasts is continuing its efforts to preserve a portion of the closed amusement park and the Big Dipper roller coaster.
While Cedar Fair markets the 500 acre Geauga Lake site, a group of roller coaster enthusiasts is continuing its efforts to preserve a portion of the closed amusement park and the Big Dipper roller coaster.
Labels: greenspace, historic preservation, Portage County
12 December 2007
Master planning in Portage County
The Aurora Planning Commission has been categorizing the recommendations identified in the City's draft master plan, and will prioritize them at its next meeting. Streetsboro officials are not satisfied with proposals from consultants to prepare a new master plan, and may issue a new RFP.
The Aurora Planning Commission has been categorizing the recommendations identified in the City's draft master plan, and will prioritize them at its next meeting. Streetsboro officials are not satisfied with proposals from consultants to prepare a new master plan, and may issue a new RFP.
Labels: master planning, Portage County
04 December 2007
Position changes
The City of Brooklyn created a new part-time position for an economic development director. In Streetsboro, Planning Director Linda Kovacs will have to step down because she does not meet new job qualifications recently approved by voters in a charter amendment.
The City of Brooklyn created a new part-time position for an economic development director. In Streetsboro, Planning Director Linda Kovacs will have to step down because she does not meet new job qualifications recently approved by voters in a charter amendment.
Labels: Brooklyn, economic development, Portage County
14 November 2007
Planning commission tweaks master plan
The Aurora Planning Commission will take a few months to refine the City's draft master plan. Municipal officials hope the Planning Commission will complete its work by February 1.
The Aurora Planning Commission will take a few months to refine the City's draft master plan. Municipal officials hope the Planning Commission will complete its work by February 1.
Labels: master planning, Portage County
13 November 2007
What will become of the Big Dipper?
A group of roller coaster enthusiasts hopes to preserve the historic Big Dipper at Geauga Lake as the centerpiece of a redevelopment of the former amusement park. The park's wooden roller coaters were recently listed for sale.
(Update: The Aurora Advocate has more details.)
A group of roller coaster enthusiasts hopes to preserve the historic Big Dipper at Geauga Lake as the centerpiece of a redevelopment of the former amusement park. The park's wooden roller coaters were recently listed for sale.
(Update: The Aurora Advocate has more details.)
Labels: historic preservation, Portage County
07 November 2007
Election recap
Election recap
Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority
Issue 14 (renewal levy): passed
Tri-City Joint Recreation District
Issue 19 (Berea): passed
Issue 27 (Brook Park): passed
Broadview Heights
Issue 26 (retail rezoning): passed
Highland Heights
Issue 61 (rezoning): passed
Seven Hills
Issue 76 (Rockside Terrace rezoning): passed
Westlake
Issue 80 (Lutheran Home rezoning): passed
Issue 81 (Crocker Park rezoning): passed
Avon
Issue 35 (rec center/stadium tax): passed
Brunswick
Charter Amendment 1 (eliminate planning director): passed
Streetsboro
Issue 23 (establish planning department): passed
Issue 25 (establish Master Plan Review Commission): passed
Boston Heights
Issue 51 (retail rezoning): failed
Issue 52 (permit big box retail): failed
Twinsburg
Issue 50 (zoning code changes): failed
For complete Cuyahoga County results, visit the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections or Cleveland.com.
Election recap
Cleveland-Cuyahoga County Port Authority
Issue 14 (renewal levy): passed
Tri-City Joint Recreation District
Issue 19 (Berea): passed
Issue 27 (Brook Park): passed
Broadview Heights
Issue 26 (retail rezoning): passed
Highland Heights
Issue 61 (rezoning): passed
Seven Hills
Issue 76 (Rockside Terrace rezoning): passed
Westlake
Issue 80 (Lutheran Home rezoning): passed
Issue 81 (Crocker Park rezoning): passed
Avon
Issue 35 (rec center/stadium tax): passed
Brunswick
Charter Amendment 1 (eliminate planning director): passed
Streetsboro
Issue 23 (establish planning department): passed
Issue 25 (establish Master Plan Review Commission): passed
Boston Heights
Issue 51 (retail rezoning): failed
Issue 52 (permit big box retail): failed
Twinsburg
Issue 50 (zoning code changes): failed
For complete Cuyahoga County results, visit the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections or Cleveland.com.
Labels: Cuyahoga County, Medina County, Portage County, Summit County, tax policy, zoning
06 November 2007
Flooding at the CVNP
John Debo, Superintendent of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, says that the biggest problems the park faces are "flooding, flooding, and flooding." Increased runoff from recent exurban development in communities surrounding the Park has worsened the problem. In response, the Park has begun working with the communities to improve their stormwater management techniques.
John Debo, Superintendent of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, says that the biggest problems the park faces are "flooding, flooding, and flooding." Increased runoff from recent exurban development in communities surrounding the Park has worsened the problem. In response, the Park has begun working with the communities to improve their stormwater management techniques.
Labels: Cuyahoga County, Cuyahoga River watershed, greenspace, Medina County, Portage County, Summit County
AMATS traffic projections
AMATS published its 2030 Future Highway Congestion Study (PDF, 20.9 MB), which features traffic projections through 2030. It anticipates that traffic congestion in the Akron area will increase, but at a slower rate than the national average.
AMATS published its 2030 Future Highway Congestion Study (PDF, 20.9 MB), which features traffic projections through 2030. It anticipates that traffic congestion in the Akron area will increase, but at a slower rate than the national average.
Labels: Portage County, roads and highways, Summit County
26 October 2007
Streetsboro Master Plan Review Commission
If passed, Issue 25 in Streetsboro will establish a master plan review commission. The City may hire McKenna Associates to update its master plan.
If passed, Issue 25 in Streetsboro will establish a master plan review commission. The City may hire McKenna Associates to update its master plan.
Labels: master planning, Portage County
17 October 2007
Streetsboro charter issue
Streetsboro voters will have the opportunity to vote on Issue 23 on November 6. The issue would officially establish the planning department in the city charter.
Streetsboro voters will have the opportunity to vote on Issue 23 on November 6. The issue would officially establish the planning department in the city charter.
Labels: Portage County
10 October 2007
Aurora Planning Commission receives master plan draft
Members of the Aurora Planning Commission have begun to review a draft of the City's new master plan. They are scheduled to discuss the plan at their November 7 meeting.
Members of the Aurora Planning Commission have begun to review a draft of the City's new master plan. They are scheduled to discuss the plan at their November 7 meeting.
Labels: master planning, Portage County
03 October 2007
Aurora master plan committee completes its work
At its final meeting, the Aurora Master Plan Review Commission approved a set of recommendations that include developing a sidewalk plan, establishing an economic development department, and implementing a streetscape project. The draft master plan will now go before the Aurora Planning Commission.
At its final meeting, the Aurora Master Plan Review Commission approved a set of recommendations that include developing a sidewalk plan, establishing an economic development department, and implementing a streetscape project. The draft master plan will now go before the Aurora Planning Commission.
Labels: master planning, Portage County
25 September 2007
Geauga Lake analysis
Some analysts say that Cedar Fair's decision to close Geauga Lake can be attributed to the company's dismantling of the marine park.
Some analysts say that Cedar Fair's decision to close Geauga Lake can be attributed to the company's dismantling of the marine park.
Labels: Portage County
24 September 2007
Geauga Lake closed
On Friday, Cedar Fair announced that Geauga Lake will be permanently closed and its rides moved to other parks or sold. The nearby Wildwater Kingdom water park will remain open.
On Friday, Cedar Fair announced that Geauga Lake will be permanently closed and its rides moved to other parks or sold. The nearby Wildwater Kingdom water park will remain open.
Labels: Portage County
30 August 2007
Aurora finalizes water distribution agreement
The City of Aurora and Portage County reached a water distribution and no poaching agreement with the City of Cleveland.
(Update: WKSU and WCPN have more details.)
The City of Aurora and Portage County reached a water distribution and no poaching agreement with the City of Cleveland.
(Update: WKSU and WCPN have more details.)
Labels: Cleveland, Portage County, regionalism, utility
Aurora Master Plan nearly finished
The Aurora Master Plan Review Commission is finalizing an executive summary of the new city master plan. The Commission is expected to approve the plan at its September 25 meeting and forward the plan to the City's Planning Commission.
The Aurora Master Plan Review Commission is finalizing an executive summary of the new city master plan. The Commission is expected to approve the plan at its September 25 meeting and forward the plan to the City's Planning Commission.
Labels: master planning, Portage County
18 July 2007
Aurora commission reviews master plan
The Aurora Master Plan Review Commission is expected to complete its work within the next few weeks. The Aurora Planning Commission and City Council will review the draft master plan this fall.
The Aurora Master Plan Review Commission is expected to complete its work within the next few weeks. The Aurora Planning Commission and City Council will review the draft master plan this fall.
Labels: master planning, Portage County
11 July 2007
Aurora to get Cleveland water
Under a new agreement, the City of Cleveland Division of Water will supply water to the City of Aurora, beginning in about two years. Aurora currently gets its water from wells in Shalersville Township.
Under a new agreement, the City of Cleveland Division of Water will supply water to the City of Aurora, beginning in about two years. Aurora currently gets its water from wells in Shalersville Township.
Labels: Cleveland, Portage County, utility
27 June 2007
Aurora Master Plan update
The Aurora Master Plan Review Commission is seeking public input on the plan. The panel is scheduled to receive a first draft of the plan at their July 24 meeting.
The Aurora Master Plan Review Commission is seeking public input on the plan. The panel is scheduled to receive a first draft of the plan at their July 24 meeting.
Labels: master planning, Portage County
26 June 2007
TDR forum in Hiram
A forum titled "Partnering to Preserve Farmland in Hiram Township with Transfer of Development Rights" will be held tomorrow at the Hiram College Kennedy Center Ballroom from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
A forum titled "Partnering to Preserve Farmland in Hiram Township with Transfer of Development Rights" will be held tomorrow at the Hiram College Kennedy Center Ballroom from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
Labels: events, greenspace, Portage County
27 April 2007
Aurora Master Plan Committee minutes
The minutes of a recent Aurora Master Plan Committee meeting are available at OliveAurora.
The minutes of a recent Aurora Master Plan Committee meeting are available at OliveAurora.
Labels: master planning, Portage County
30 March 2007
Portage Park District begins planning effort
The Portage Park District has begun developing a countywide parks, trails, and greenways plan. The $65,000 plan will take about a year to complete. Seven public meetings will be held to collect public input.
The Portage Park District has begun developing a countywide parks, trails, and greenways plan. The $65,000 plan will take about a year to complete. Seven public meetings will be held to collect public input.
Labels: alternative transportation, greenspace, Portage County
27 March 2007
Tinkers Creek water quality study
A report by the U.S. Geological Survey and the Ohio EPA, to be released later this year or in early 2008, may answer some questions regarding unhealthy fish populations in upstream Tinkers Creek. The questions involve levels of turbidity, as well as the presence and effect of pharmaceutical products in the stream.
A report by the U.S. Geological Survey and the Ohio EPA, to be released later this year or in early 2008, may answer some questions regarding unhealthy fish populations in upstream Tinkers Creek. The questions involve levels of turbidity, as well as the presence and effect of pharmaceutical products in the stream.
Labels: Cuyahoga County, Cuyahoga River watershed, Portage County, Summit County, water
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