PROJECTS: 7 things to know about green infrastructure projects in East Cleveland

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• March 2nd, 2016
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Sewer projects often are much more than sewers. And solutions can be found beyond the construction sites many are used to. One of our current projects scheduled for this year is happening in part in East Cleveland, a combination of sewer and green-infrastructure construction that will reduce pollution to...

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FLINT: Health, trust, and funding in the wake of Flint’s water crisis

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• February 12th, 2016
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Three issues are critical to the future of clean water systems, Sewer District fully supports Value of Water Coalition guidelines for sustainable future  If Charleston and Toledo were water-quality wake-up calls, Flint is the living nightmare for residents, officials, and the entire country. The 2014 Elk River chemical spill...

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EVENT: #2016outreach contractor opportunities event draws overflow crowd

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• January 22nd, 2016
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Contract Compliance Officer Diana Jones greets guests January 21. Construction contractors from Northeast Ohio and across the Midwest came to Cleveland recently to hear details about $140 million in construction projects presented by the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District. Sewer District engineers rolled out plans for nearly a dozen...

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GREEN: 6 ways green infrastructure takes root locally and regionally

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• January 7th, 2016
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Protect. Enhance. Preserve. Restore. These goals are at the heart of the sweeping Green Infrastructure Policy that guides the projects we pursue and helps quantify their benefits to our region. “The policy demonstrates a commitment,” said Kyle Dreyfuss-Wells, Deputy Director of Watershed Programs. “It lays out a future where...

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LOOK: Have a peek at the restoration plans for two Euclid Creek Tunnel shaft sites

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• September 25th, 2015
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Euclid Creek Tunnel shaft site 5 Euclid Creek Tunnel shaft site4 With the Euclid Creek Tunnel now complete on time and under budget, the Sewer District has set its sights on site restoration at two important community locations: Shaft 4 at Triangle Park at East 174 Street, and Shaft...

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NEWS: Euclid Creek Tunnel completed $3.6 million under budget

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• September 17th, 2015
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First tunnel under Project Clean Lake now complete, sets benchmark for future cost-saving opportunities Today, the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District’s Board of Trustees passed Resolution 238-15, a Final Adjusting Change Order, for the Euclid Creek Tunnel. As a result of outstanding project management, this contract will close $3,602,637.77...

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PROJECTS: Urban Agriculture project features will protect Lake Erie, plant seeds of knowledge

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• August 27th, 2015
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“Cleveland is known across the country for its re-purposing vacant and abandoned properties for urban agriculture.” Those are the words of our Deputy Director of Watershed Programs Kyle Dreyfuss-Wells. And now, as this home-grown movement gets a boost from our green infrastructure program, a new urban ag project will...

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VIDEO: What’s happening under Public Square in Cleveland?

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• July 29th, 2015
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Behind the concrete barriers and orange construction fencing at the corner of Superior and Ontario, there is an overwhelming amount of activity taking place to renovate Public Square. Cleveland.com showcased aerial images of the site’s progress in a recent story as crews rush to take advantage of good weather...

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WATCH: Here’s what a 260-foot crane ride looks like.

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• June 25th, 2015
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When you talk about underground work, “heights” are not something that comes to mind. But to get into and out of our Tunnel Dewatering Pump Station project in Bratenahl, workers need to take this crane ride that may leave some of you catching your breath.

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NEWS: Summer sun, sandy beaches, and swimming advisories? What you need to know

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• June 12th, 2015
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You hit the beach with family or friends and pass a red-and-white Advisory sign as you roll out your towel. Should you be concerned? And what affects bacteria levels at local beaches? One of our jobs is to monitor water quality at three local beaches, including Edgewater, Villa Angela...

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