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Everyone needs access to greenspace and nature. West Creek is protecting local natural areas, open spaces, streams and waterways right here in our community.

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We’re reclaiming vacant urban lands and restoring streams, wetlands, woods and natural habitats right here in our community.

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West Creek currently has an open RFP for Concept Planning Services related to Brandywine Creek Preserve.  Click the link below for additional information.

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Protect natural areas for people and wildlife to use and enjoy.

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Restore streams and habitats to clean out air and water.

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Connect people to nature by creating recreational trails and greenways.

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News and Updates

Bronson Creek Preserve

Bronson Creek Preserve

May 3, 2022

West Creek Conservancy sought funding through Ohio EPA’s Water Resource Restoration Sponsorship Program to protect the Bronson Creek Preserve, which encompasses approximately 361 acres in Montville Township, Geauga County. For additional information, please refer to...

How to Add Native Plants to Your Garden

How to Add Native Plants to Your Garden

Feb 8, 2022

Many of us have chosen to cultivate species and landscapes that are not naturally-occurring in our region. It’s wasteful, expensive and detrimental to wildlife who encounter reduced availability of the native species upon which they feed.

Irishtown Bend Park: Progress Through Partnerships

Irishtown Bend Park: Progress Through Partnerships

Sep 27, 2021

The excerpt below was taken from a Cleveland.com article published Sept. 20, 2021. CLEVELAND, Ohio — A potentially spectacular new urban park overlooking the Cuyahoga River and the downtown skyline at Irishtown Bend on the city’s West Side is poised to shift from...

Wildlife-Friendly Fall Yard Cleanup

Wildlife-Friendly Fall Yard Cleanup

Sep 8, 2021

Before any landscape program begins, assess the current conditions of your home landscape. This assessment will help you to identify and prioritize future projects and allow you to appreciate all the positive changes you’ve made.

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  • Great Lakes Brewing Co.
  • Kelvin and Eleanor Smith Foundation
  • Axelrod Buick GMC
  • The Clean Ohio Fund
  • Arcelor Mittal
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  • Sherwin Williams
  • Ohio and Erie Canalway
  • Ohio EPA
  • Ohio Department of Natural Resources
  • Sewer District
  • Kurtz Brothers
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  • Vince Hobart
  • The George Gund Foundation
  • Cleveland Foundation
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