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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
Erosion and Shoreline Recession
Assets
Cultural and Community Services
Natural Areas and Wildlife
Water Infrastructure – General
Sources
Cleveland Metroparks Port of Cleveland Ohio Department of Natural Resources City of Cleveland Ohio Department of Transportation

Follow the link below to access this case study published by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation:

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Organizations

Cleveland Metroparks
Port of Cleveland
Ohio Department of Natural Resources

Steps to Resilience

Get Started
Understand Exposure
Assess Vulnerability & Risk
Investigate Options
Prioritize & Plan
Take Action
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