Case Study

Cleveland Metroparks — Cleveland Harbor Eastern Embayment Resilience Study (CHEERS)

Cleveland Metroparks needed to consider how to engage surrounding neighborhoods and residents in restoring Lake Erie’s eastern shorefront. They worked closely with community-based organizations and stakeholders to conduct virtual and in-person outreach activities and develop multilingual engagement materials for all ages.

Year

2022

Details

Hazards Addressed

Erosion and Shoreline Recession

Assets

Cultural and Community Services

Natural Areas and Wildlife

Water Infrastructure – General

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Organizations to Contact

Cleveland Metroparks

Port of Cleveland

Ohio Department of Natural Resources

City of Cleveland

Ohio Department of Transportation

Steps to Resilience

Understand Exposure

Assess Vulnerability & Risk

Investigate Options

Prioritize & Plan

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