Ohio Wetlands At Risk Under Proposed WOTUS Changes
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed changes to the federal Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule; changes that could weaken protections for streams and wetlands that are vital…
Kimley-Horn Foundation Grant Boosts TCWP’s Volunteer Programs
Clean water and healthy habitats are vital for our community, and thanks to a $1,900 volunteer grant from the Kimley-Horn Foundation, Tinker’s Creek Watershed Partners (TCWP) can continue our mission…
Signal Cleveland | Ohio could lose Clean Water Act protections for 96% of wetlands and streams under proposed EPA rule
People can tell the U.S. EPA what they think of the proposal by submitting a public comment before Jan. 5. by Devin NunnariDecember 26, 2025 | Signal Cleveland Read the full…
A Beginner’s Guide to Nature Journals
A stand of trees in Tinker’s Creek State Nature Preserve What is a Nature Journal? At its core, a nature journal is a journal about nature. It starts with a…
Coming Soon: The Tinker’s Creek Water Cycle!
Watershed education is hitting the road! TCWP is launching the Tinker’s Creek Water Cycle, a mobile, self-contained education cart designed to bring hands-on learning to classrooms, festivals, parks, and community events. What’s on…
New Enbridge Grant Funds Native Bee Program Through 2026
Big news for pollinators! TCWP received continued funding from Enbridge and the Western Reserve Land Conservancy (WRLC) to expand our program Promoting Native Pollinators Through Bee House Workshops program through 2026.…
Allochthonous Production, Autochthonous Production, and Other Ecological Processes That are Easier to Pronounce
Allochthonous Production, Autochthonous Production, and Other Ecological Processes That Are Easier to Pronounce Article and photos by: Matt Siefert A flat-headed mayfly larva (Family Heptageniidae) emerges from disturbed leaf litter.…
Native Fish Make a Comeback in Tinker’s Creek
Common shiner Rainbow Darter Big things are happening beneath the surface of Tinker’s Creek. This fall, the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (NEORSD) shared exciting results from ongoing native fish…
All Butts Lead to the Creek: Preventing Cigarette Butt Pollution in the Tinker’s Creek Watershed
Cigarette butts may look harmless, but they’re one of the most widespread and damaging types of litter. Through All Butts Lead to the Creek, TCWP is tackling this issue head-on…
The Impact of Hosting International Fellows – Fall 2025
Jim Córdoba-Alfaro, Costa Rica Joseph Losi, Solomon Islands Fall 2025, our office had the privilege of hosting two International Fellows through the U.S. State Department’s Community Solutions Program, from Costa Rica and Solomon…