From the countryside to the city, Western Reserve Land Conservancy’s projects make news. Check out some of the stories people are talking about.
105-acre Huron County farm permanently preserved
With the help of Western Reserve Land Conservancy and the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA), Gene Kurzen ensured that his 105-acre Huron …
Land Conservancy preserves first property in Holmes County
Almost fifty years to the day Philip and Joyce Balderston purchased their Holmes County property, the couple granted a conservation easement on …
Ohio Land Bank Movement Reaches Milestone
Western Reserve Land Conservancy is celebrating the establishment of Ohio’s 44th, 45th, and 46th county land banks in Guernsey, Henry, and Paulding counties, …
Honoring the memory of Senator Voinovich
A lifetime resident of North Collinwood, the late Senator George Voinovich loved his neighborhood. He traveled the world, but his heart always …
Henninger Road Landfill Public Meeting
Interested members of the public may review the amended Analysis of Brownfields Cleanup Alternative document related to the planned environmental remediation at the …
Property survey set to begin in five of Cleveland’s eastside suburbs
The cities of Euclid, Garfield Heights, Maple Heights, South Euclid, and Warrensville Heights are ready to launch a survey of all 50,000 …
Areas of vacancy in Cleveland overlap with “hot spots” of violent crime and lead exposure, new comprehensive study finds
Significant pockets of concentrated vacancy in Cleveland co-occur with hot spots of lead exposure, violent crime, homicide, weapons violation and aggravated assaults, …
Kirby Broadnax honored as Next City Vanguard
This spring, Western Reserve Land Conservancy staff member Kirby Broadnax will join 40 of the world’s top urban professionals under the age …
Watershed Mini Grant Program 2017
Grants of up to $5,000 are now available to groups that work to protect watersheds in Ohio. The nonprofit Western Reserve Land …
Land Conservancy, Audubon Society double size of Hach-Otis Sanctuary and State Nature Preserve
Western Reserve Land Conservancy has partnered with the Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland to acquire and permanently preserve approximately 80.5 acres of …
TREEmendous Arbor Day Celebration
Arbor Day provides a unique opportunity to highlight the importance of and celebrate the many benefits trees provide to our communities. From …
An Enduring Vision for Modroo Farm
A Look Back The historic Modroo Family Farm on Hemlock Road has served as the gateway to Russell Township and Geauga County …