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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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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Land Conservancy receives Leader in Wetland Protection Award
Western Reserve Land Conservancy was honored in October 2017 by the Ohio Wetlands Association with the Leader in Wetland Protection Award for …
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Ashtabula County Metroparks and Western Reserve Land Conservancy partner on regionally-significant conservation project
Ashtabula County Metroparks recently partnered with Western Reserve Land Conservancy to purchase and permanently conserve 602 acres in the City of Conneaut. …
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Typical Week, Tremendous Impact
What does a typical week look like for Western Reserve Land Conservancy? After decades of planning and negotiating, the Land Conservancy …