by West Creek Conservancy | Feb 22, 2024 | Watershed Resources
Understanding and addressing pollutant loading in streams is crucial for the well-being of both watersheds and human communities. The contamination of streams with chemicals and toxins poses a direct threat to human health. Streams supply us with water, making them...
by West Creek Conservancy | Feb 22, 2024 | Watershed Resources
A healthy urban tree canopy has a profound and positive impact on community quality of life in various ways. A robust and well-managed urban tree canopy enhances the overall quality of life in communities by addressing environmental, social, and economic aspects....
by West Creek Conservancy | Jan 5, 2024 | Watershed Resources
Shrink Your Lawn: A Guide to Growing More Native Plants Discover the Benefits of Shrinking Your Lawn and Growing Natives In the United States, the quintessential image of a perfect lawn is often a well-maintained, lush green turf. Covering approximately 40 million...
by West Creek Conservancy | Dec 19, 2023 | Watershed Resources
Cold-Weather Cultivation: 8 Steps to Winter Sowing and Seed Stratification No need to let winter slow you down in the garden! Winter Sowing turns ordinary milk jugs into mini-greenhouses, mimicking the conditions that are ideal for seed starting. It’s a fun way...
by West Creek Conservancy | Sep 21, 2023 | West Creek Conservancy News, West Creek in Action
The Great Lakes, comprising a staggering 21% of the world’s surface freshwater and 84% of North America’s freshwater, stands as one of the globe’s most vital freshwater systems. In the face of climate change, cities along the Great Lakes shores are...