TINKER’S CREEK WATERSHED PARTNERS
Mission
To protect and restore water quality and habitats in the Tinker’s Creek and Brandywine Creek watersheds through community partnerships.
Vision
Clean Water, Healthy Habitats, Engaged Communities.
Tinker’s Creek Watershed Partners (TCWP) is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) watershed organization incorporated in 2006. Our mission is to protect and restore water quality and habitats in Tinker’s Creek and Brandywine Creek watersheds through community partnerships. Tinker’s Creek watershed drains 96.4 square miles and is the largest tributary to the Cuyahoga River. The watershed area spans 24 communities in Cuyahoga, Summit, Portage and Geauga counties.
TCWP is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors who bring a variety of expertise in the fields of stormwater management, environmental education, engineering, natural resources conservation, planning, law, economic development and other areas. TCWP’s work is guided by four Ohio and U.S. EPA-endorsed non-point source implementation strategic plans (NPS-IS Plans). Each plan encompasses a subset of the Tinker’s Creek watershed or Brandywine Creek watershed. They can be found under the Information tab.
TCWP’s work is aligned with a 5-year strategic plan focused on the following objectives:
- Implement initiatives to improve watershed health.
- Drive watershed-based education/outreach and act as a community engagement hub.
- Facilitate private and public collaboration to support the development and implementation of our fundraising strategy.
- Develop and implement a targeted marketing and communications strategy.
- Align internal structures and capacities with our mission and fiscal goals.
Click here to review a DRAFT of TCWP’s 2026 – 2031 Strategic Plan.
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NPS-IS and Guiding Documents
- Town of Twinsburg HUC12 Nonpoint Source Implementation Strategic (NPSIS) Plan
- Pond Brook HUC12 Nonpoint Source Implementation Strategic (NPSIS) Plan
- Tinker’s Creek Headwaters HUC12 Nonpoint Source Implementation Strategic (NPSIS) Plan
- Brandywine Creek HUC12 Nonpoint Source Implementation Strategic (NPSIS) Plan
Member Community Partners
Working Together for Healthy Communities & Waterways
TCWP partners with municipalities across the watershed to support stormwater management, strengthen local planning, and advance solutions that protect shared water resources. Through formal community membership agreements, TCWP provides technical assistance, education, and collaborative opportunities tailored to municipal needs.
TCWP Community Partnership includes:
- Regulatory Support: Assistance with NPDES/MS4 stormwater compliance, planning, and reporting to meet environmental standards.
- Technical Expertise: Access to specialized resources and best management practices for effective watershed stewardship.
- Strategic Guidance: Expert advice for officials and staff on sustainable resource management and regional policies.
- Collaborative Funding: Exclusive opportunities to participate in grant-funded projects and broader watershed initiatives
Tinker's creek watershed & brandywine creek watershed Map
