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We can look to the Nine Mile Creek Marsh in South Euclid for inspiration about what to do with our own little part of Nine Mile Creek that is behind Mario's Fishbowl in the Mayfield-Warrensville retail district. We only have space for a small project, but it's exciting and useful to see what other communities have done.
The wetland in South Euclid was built with the cooperation of government entities to decrease flooding and improve greenspace.
Thanks to Lisa Rainsong, one of the Severance Neighborhood Organization greenspace project volunteers, for the following post:
You can view the Nine Mile Creek Marsh area in South Euclid very easily from the west side of Green Road, just north of Cedar. Here's how to get there:
Take Green Road south until you see Notre Dame on the left. There is a parking lot across from it on the west side of Green Rd.; next to the Workmen's Circle building. It's the first parking lot you'll see - just past a sign about a chain saw place. Turn right into the Workmen's Circle parking lot.
Park at the fence, and there is the wetland in all its magnificent glory! And best of all, there is now a deck and bench for an even more exciting view! You will be able to get to the deck during daylight hours and be able to view the wetland from there.
I think this link should show you where it is.
Here's the Plain Dealer's article about the new marsh.
And, here's a video link, though the marsh looks much more beautiful now!
If you would like to join Severance Neighborhood Organization's greenspace project committee, please contact the co-leaders: Katharine O'Connell, katharine.oconnell@gmail.com and Scott M Castor scott.castor@sbcglobal.net.
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Nine Mile Creek Marsh in South Euclid is our role model!posted Aug 16, 2009 2:15 PM by Fran Mentch |