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NORTHEAST OHIO NATIVE
Plant Swap and Resource Fair
The Native Plant Society of Northeastern Ohio is accepting applications for our 2024 Grant(s). We will consider projects that demonstrate excellence in research, conservation, or education that clearly support the mission and goals of the Native Plant Society of Northeastern Ohio (NPSNEO).
2024 Grant
Applications
My Backyard (My Home Park)
June 2024
Prairie Clover Path
MY HOME PARK
Native Plant Gardens for Ohio
Welcome to Ohio! This is your directory to over 40 native plant gardens that are all ecologically appropriate for Ohio and other states in the Great Lakes Region of North America. If you live in Ohio, these gardens will thrive with little maintenance while directly supporting the butterflies, bees, and other beneficial wildlife that share your yard.
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Use this code and 20% will be donated to CLC's Native plant and Canopy Program
CLCMHP2023
What's Happening at Summit Metro Parks Cascade Valley and Akron's North Hill Neighborhood?
Gorge Dam Removal Process
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and its partners announced a project agreement totaling more than $100 million to clean up nearly 875,000 cubic yards of contaminated sediments from behind the Cuyahoga River Gorge Dam
For more information, check out the :
SMP Website
Akron's Northside Interceptor Tunnel Project
The City of Akron is advancing the tunnel project with construction of a 16.5 foot diameter tunnel beginning at the Cascade Valley Park Chuckery area, generally following Riverside Drive and terminating near the Front Street Bridge. The project also includes the Riverside Seer Separation Project, the Lower Northside Intercetor Lining Project,
For more information, check out the
AWR Website
Mayor Shammas Malik
Announces Akron's First
Director of Sustainability and Resiliency Director
Casey Shevlin
As the city's first Director of Sustainability and Resiliency, Casey Shevlin will be responsible for helping coordinate and grow the city's focus on environmental issues. Shevlin most recently served as the senior sustainability analyst in the Corporate Responsibility department at FirstEnergy, where she was responsible for improving the company’s performance on a range of sustainability topics, including climate change. Shevlin has previously worked in a variety of communications, research, and academic positions.
Shevlin serves on the Women’s Network Leadership Institute’s Advisory Council and on the Board of the Conservancy for the Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
She is originally from New York and received her B.A. in English from Emmanuel College and her M.A. in English from the University of Akron.
Casey Shevlin
Director of Sustainability
and Resiliency
City of Akron to Join
Power a Clean Future Ohio
Power a Clean Future Ohio (PCFO) stopped in Akron to show their support for the City of Akron's resolution to join the PCFO.
Casey Shevlin (Director of Sustainability and Resiliency), Joe Flarida (PCFO Executive Director), Akron Mayor Shammas Malik, Alyssa Johnson (Program Manager) and Nat Ziegler (Program Manager
City of Akron Set to Join
Power a Clean Future Ohio
as 50th Member Community
Akron, Ohio, March 18, 2024 — Today, Akron Mayor Shammas Malik is introducing legislation to Akron City Council to officially join Power a Clean Future Ohio (PCFO). PCFO is a nonprofit organization focused on tackling climate change at the local level to build a more sustainable future. They help equip local leaders with tools and resources that empower them to create and implement carbon reduction plans that are achievable, measurable, equitable, and economical.
“I’m excited to team up with Power a Clean Future Ohio to pursue efforts that can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve environmental sustainability overall,” said Mayor Malik. “Preserving our environment for future generations must be a top priority. Partnering with PCFO will empower us with the tools necessary to create sustainability plans and build greenhouse gas reduction initiatives which in turn improve overall quality of life in the community.”
Participation with PCFO is free of charge to member cities. Partnering with PCFO provides opportunities to collaborate with cities/counties across the state on sustainability-related issues. It also allows Akron to share challenges and successes with peers. Akron joins other PCFO communities such as Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Dayton and is the 50th Ohio community to join with the organization.
The City's Director of Sustainability and Resiliency, Casey Shevlin will work closely with PCFO as she sets the foundation for this newly created office and starts to lay out the vision and goals for Akron's environmental future.
“Joining PCFO is the next step in Akron’s journey towards a more sustainable future that is data driven and backed,” said Director of Sustainability and Resiliency Casey Shevlin. “In addition to joining PCFO, Mayor Malik has also formed the Office of Sustainability and Resiliency which is a first for the City of Akron. Akron was also recently announced as 1 of 25 cities selected for the Bloomberg American Sustainable Cities program. This administration is committed to and invested in building a more sustainable future for our community.”
“Power a Clean Future Ohio is looking forward to welcoming the City of Akron as our 50th member community,” said PCFO Executive Director Joe Flarida. “We are grateful for Mayor Malik’s leadership and excited to work with city staff to identify achievable goals in carbon emission reductions that are equitable, economical, and measurable.”
POWER A CLEAN FUTURE OHIO
Summit Metro Parks Wild Back Yards
This year, Summit Metro Parks invites you to explore ways to make small changes in your own yard and make a big impact on local wildlife.
Help wildlife and earn rewards from the comfort of your own home! We can help wildlife thrive with small actions in our own back yards or adopted gardens. Download a form below and track your progress with simple checklists and tips from SMP experts.
WHY DO WE CARE?
Humans are a part of nature, too. When the plant and animal communities around us are healthy, it helps us thrive as well. Wild Back Yards encourages our community to work together to help wildlife and counteract the effects of habitat loss and habitat fragmentation. At Summit Metro Parks, we’re your back yard. And what you do in your yard can help us make an even bigger impact! Join us to receive more information about Wild Back Yards, with tips and useful guides for your back yard!
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