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Who we are
Established in 2012 with support from Ohio Environmental Education Fund, and currently in partnership with Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District, WVP is a Natural Resources volunteer program of the Cleveland Metroparks. Over the last twelve years, more than 2,500 volunteers contributed 35,000+ hours and 339 became Certified Watershed Stewards.
The WVP staff includes a Program Coordinator with seasonal support and is overseen by the Stream Restoration Ecologist.
Check out our 2024 End of Year Report to learn more about the program here.
Contact us at wvpinfo@clevelandmetroparks.com.
Meet Our Staff
Sara started volunteering with WVP in July of 2022 and became certified just before starting in the role of Watershed Volunteer Program Coordinator. She comes from a background of Nonprofit Management and Environmental Studies with extensive work with volunteers in her professional life. She spent time at Ideastream, our local NPR and PBS affiliates and as the General Manager of WCSB. She is an advocate of diversity and equity in the outdoors and a Master Rain Gardener in training. She feels so fortunate to be a part of such a vibrant program and looks forward to serving all of you in your Watershed journeys.
Michele became a WVP Certified Watershed Steward in February 2024. She has a PhD in Pharmacology and a BS in Chemistry/Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. With over 10 years of scientific research experience and a desire to pivot her professional pursuits to environmental sustainability we are thrilled to have her on the team in the role of WVP Assistant.
Elizabeth started serving as the Stream Restoration Ecologist for Cleveland Metroparks in March of 2022. She is a watershed and stormwater professional with over twenty years of experience previously working for Cuyahoga Soil & Water Conservation District and Tetra Tech in Cleveland, Ohio. She is a certified professional in stormwater quality, tree steward, and watershed volunteer. She is a passionate Great Lakes lover and proud master rain gardener.
Email: wvpinfo@clevelandmetroparks.com
Phone: 216.780.9750
The Watershed Stewardship Center, West Creek Reservation
2277 West Ridgewood Drive
Parma, OH 44134