Conservation

Conservation efforts are integral to the work done by Cleveland Metroparks and Cleveland Metroparks Zoo.


Since 2013, Cleveland Metroparks has acquired nearly 1,000 acres of quality wetlands, streams and forests. With a border to Lake Erie, Cleveland Metroparks realizes the importance of urban watersheds. Stormwater, pollution, algal blooms, invasive species and loss of wetlands pose continuing challenges, and the Park District has received national attention for making watershed stewardship a priority through education, scientific monitoring and environmental restoration. As a result of these efforts, Cleveland Metroparks has lowered regional stormwater management costs by $5.12M annually.

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    About Natural Resources

    Cleveland Metroparks is committed to maintaining the health and diversity of the natural...

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    Resource Management

    From recreation and storm water management to fish and wildlife habitat, our region’s healthy...

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    Research and Monitoring

    We are committed to the use of scientific information to guide conservation actions. 

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    Current Issues

    Information about current issues including; Ticks, Hydrilla verticillata, Blanding's Turtle...

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    Tree Selector

    Choose the right tree to plant for responsible landscaping, map your project and identify...

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    Publications

    Publications, research papers and forms from Cleveland Metroparks and associated organizations. 

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    Plant and Animal Checklists

    Keep track of the plants and animals you see in Cleveland Metroparks and the rest of NE Ohio.