Volunteers Needed for Big Creek Stream Clean-Up

Cleveland, OH – On June 9, 2007, the City of Cleveland, Friends of Big Creek and the Cuyahoga Soil & Water Conservation District will be hosting the 9th Annual stream clean up of the Big Creek-Chevy Branch from 9:00am–Noon. Volunteers are needed to help pick up stream side trash and should meet at one of the following locations at 8:45am.

·        Brookfield Park – Brookfield Avenue(east off West 130th)

·        Archmere Park – Archmere Ave., off State Roadat West 41st

This is a great opportunity to get involved in the preservation of the Big Creek.  While water quality is improving in our streams, many pollution problems still exist.  Healthy streams are not only vital for a healthy environment, but also for a healthy economy. Water from all streams in Cuyahoga County flows into Lake Erie.  Lake Erie is not only the source of our drinking water, but also provides us with recreational and economic benefits.  Volunteers will gain an understanding of how streams work and evolve, potential threats that can affect the health of a stream, and what they can do to reduce or eliminate those threats.

Bags and work gloves will be provided.  Dress for the weather and wear work boots or work shoes.  Long sleeves and slacks are recommended.  Children under 18 must have adult supervision. Refreshments will be provided for volunteers.  Join the Friends of Big Creek as we “sweep” through the neighborhood in an effort to protect and restore this beautiful stream.

For more information, contact Amy Roskilly 216/524-6580, ext. 22 or by email at aroskilly@cuyahogaswcd.org.

The Cuyahoga Soil & Water Conservation District’s mission is to promote conservation of land and aquatic resources in a developed environment through stewardship initiatives, education programs, and technical assistance. www.cuyahogaswcd.org