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Restoring The Putzfrau: The boat that cleaned up the Cuyahoga River

Restoring The Putzfrau: The boat that cleaned up the Cuyahoga River

by West Creek Conservancy | May 22, 2019 | West Creek Conservancy News, West Creek in Action

This story originally appeared on Cleveland.com The Putzfrau cleaned up the Cuyahoga. Frank Samsel outfitted the 56-foot fish tug – whose name means “cleaning lady” in German – in the 1970s with a vacuum, a crane and a winch. His company, Samsel Supply Co., was hired...
West Creek Conservancy to receive NACPRO Award for Community Partnership work with the Cleveland Metroparks

West Creek Conservancy to receive NACPRO Award for Community Partnership work with the Cleveland Metroparks

by West Creek Conservancy | Apr 27, 2019 | West Creek Conservancy News

West Creek Conservancy (WCC) will be honored with a National Association of County Park and Recreation Officials (NACPRO) Award in coordination with the Cleveland Metroparks for their contributions to the Park District. WCC led by Derek Schafer has won the Outstanding...
The Latest: Xtinguish Celebration Underway

The Latest: Xtinguish Celebration Underway

by West Creek Conservancy | Apr 15, 2019 | West Creek Conservancy News

Xtinguish the Past, Ignite the Future! Xtinguish Celebration is an immersion into the culture of the Cuyahoga River Watershed. We are working with over 300 organizations, municipalities, agencies, and corporate partners to highlight the unique nature of Northeast...
Xtinguish Celebration 2019

Xtinguish Celebration 2019

by West Creek Conservancy | Jan 26, 2019 | West Creek Conservancy News

Mill Creek is excited to share that the Xtinguish Celebration has been featured on the Cleveland blog Waiting for Next Year! We are excited for 2019 as we continue to share our conservation efforts and upcoming events. The following is an excerpt from the article. ...
Conservancy Membership Change Notice

Conservancy Membership Change Notice

by West Creek Conservancy | Nov 6, 2018 | West Creek Conservancy News

West Creek Conservancy is celebrating its 22nd year of conserving land, restoring water resources, building trails, and creating parks! Our amazing success is possible because of your generous support. We are announcing a slight change….a change that will make...
Demolition at the Former Parmadale Campus Begins

Demolition at the Former Parmadale Campus Begins

by West Creek Conservancy | Oct 3, 2018 | West Creek Conservancy News

The reclamation and repurposing of the former Parmadale campus begins! The former campus will add over 80 acres to the West Creek Reservation when the reclamation work is completed. Many thanks to the support and partnership of City of Parma, Cleveland...
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