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Dip your toesSubmitted by metroparks muse on Wed, 09/24/2008 - 08:10.
Dip into wetland issues with the Friends of Big Creek tonight at the Zoo Preregistration was requested, but not mandatory - give them a call at least.
One more update to FOBC's program for the Urban Wetlands mini-symposium on Wednesday, September 24th. We're pleased that Colby Sattler, West Creek Preservation Committee's new Watershed Coordinator will present information on the West Creek Reservation and Confluence Wetland Projects. We hope you will be joining us for dinner and the symposium. If so, please let us know by e-mailing info [at] friendsofbigcreek [dot] org or phoning Bob Gardin at 216-661-4998. We'd like to have your registration by Tuesday, but if you have a last minute schedule change and can attend, please feel free to do so. Complete symposium info is listed below. FOBC NEWS NOTE: We're pleased and proud to announce that two members of FOBC were recognized and honored September 13th at the Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation District's 59th Annual Meeting & Conservation Day:
Sean Brennan, Parma City Council, Certificate of Appreciation Congratulations to Messrs. Brennan and Gardin! Thank you both for all your efforts.
Urban Wetlands Symposium
Valuing, prioritizing and protecting wetlands. Progress reports on current urban wetland projects in the Cleveland area. Wednesday, September 24, 2008 (Register by 9/23) Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Reinberger Education Center
6:00 - 6:30 PM: Dinner, Registration & Introductions WETLANDS 101: John Katko, Friends of Wetlands CONSERVATION & RESTORATION TOOLS: Economic Valuation of Wetlands as a Conservation Tool Prioritizing Wetland Restoration in the Big Creek Watershed Tools for protecting Wetlands MODEL PROJECTS IN URBANIZED AREAS: Cleveland Metroparks Vernal Pool Enhancement Project West Creek Reservation & Confluence Wetland Projects Nine Mile Creek Stormwater Retrofit Wetland Project Puritas Wetland Project Valley Forge High School Wetland Project 9:00 - 9:30 PM: Networking/Socializing
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