Mayors' and local leaders' Discuss pressing environmental challenges
Thomas Chase, Field Rep for U.S. Congresswoman Emilia Sykes joins Mayors and leaders from Aurora, Beachwood, Bedford Hts., Glenwillow, Hudson, Macedonia, Maple Hts., Orange Village, Reminderville, Solon, Streetsboro, Twinsburg, Walton Hills, Warrensville Hts., Boston Hts., and Boston Township join TCWP staff and Board at the annual Mayors’ and Local Leaders’ Breakfast
Dr. Erica Matheny, TCWP Executive Director, shares updates from TCWP.
More than 16 mayors and local leaders joined TCWP’s annual Mayors’ and Local Leaders’ Breakfast, bringing together officials, board members, and community partners from the Tinker’s Creek and Brandywine Creek watersheds. The gathering focused on shared priorities including watershed health, stormwater management, and building more resilient communities.
Leaders connected across municipal lines to discuss pressing challenges such as aging infrastructure, water quality, and long-term environmental stewardship. Thomas Chase from the office of U.S. Congresswoman Emilia Sykes also attended, engaging directly with leaders on regional water issues.
TCWP Executive Director Dr. Erica Matheny emphasized he power of partnership. “Great Lakes funding drives local impact, but just as important is strong collaboration. That’s what turns investment into real results for our communities and natural resources.”
The Darrow Road Park restoration project in Hudson served as a powerful example, showing how coordinated efforts can improve stream health, reconnected wetlands, and build lasting ecological resilience.
This breakfast is one more step in TCWP’s commitment to fostering regional collaboration and protecting Northeast Ohio’s water resources. Together, we’re making a bigger impact.