Conservation Stories
New Columbiana County park created
Hikers and bikers along the Little Beaver Creek Greenway Trail in Columbiana County will have a new stop to enjoy in 2019! …
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Red Brook Metropark created
At the former Harbor Golf Course in Ashtabula County, the clang of an iron hitting a golf ball has officially faded away …
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Elk Run Preserve created in Columbiana County
A new 91-acre nature preserve has been created in Fairfield Township thanks to the vision of individual landowners and the work of …
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New 15-acre Kelleys Island preserve created
Nestled just a few miles off Ohio’s north coast, many appreciate the rich geologic and natural heritage of Kelleys Island – from …
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Kister Water Mill acquired, restoration set to begin
Small water-powered mills once dotted the early American landscape. Few remain operational today, but thanks to the work of Western Reserve Land …
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Ashtabula County Metroparks, Land Conservancy working to convert former golf course to new public park
Western Reserve Land Conservancy has partnered with Ashtabula County Metroparks to acquire 146 acres of the former Harbor Golf Course in order …
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Land Conservancy permanently conserves second Richland County property
With a strong conservation ethic, Randall Derror recently worked with the nonprofit Western Reserve Land Conservancy to permanently conserve his 199-acre Richland …
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Conservation dreams achieved in Brownhelm Township
With a passion for their natural environment, Phyllis DeMark and Jean Hays recently worked with the nonprofit Western Reserve Land Conservancy to …
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Bay Point Sandbar property acquired, set to be permanently conserved
An iconic reminder of the Great Lakes’ rich natural heritage, the 68-acre Bay Point property along the Lake Erie shore has been …
Conservation Stories
Nearly 200 acres permanently conserved in Portage County through partnership
Portage Park District and Western Reserve Land Conservancy have permanently conserved nearly 200 acres in Portage County. The organizations partnered in leveraging …
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100+ acres permanently conserved by Cleveland Metroparks, Land Conservancy
Thanks to the work of Cleveland Metroparks and Western Reserve Land Conservancy, a 102-acre City of Brecksville property once under threat of …
General Information
Creating parks & preserves
Northeast Ohio is rich in natural and historic resources including beautiful lakes, streams and waterfalls; unique geologic landscapes; inspiring forests; and historic …