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Canal Visitor Center Closure
Canal Visitor Center will be closed for construction, starting Monday, May 6, 2013. It will reopen with new exhibits in early 2014.
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Riverview Road Closure
Riverview Rd from the Cuyahoga Falls line north to the Peninsula line will be re-paved, beginning the week of April 22. Expect delays. Flaggers will direct traffic. Work is expected to be completed by Memorial Day weekend.
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Towpath Trail Closure
NPS has closed the Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail from Hillside Road to Stone Road in Valley View. A section of the trail is not passable due to hazardous conditions caused by erosion. Towpath is expected to be open by Memorial Day, May 27.
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Bald Eagle Closure in Effect
RR tracks, and 30 foot right of way on either side, are closed to all foot traffic from the Rt. 82 Bridge at Station Rd, north to the RR tracks at. The Cuyahoga R. downstream of the Brecksville Dam to the Fitzwater Rd Bridge is closed to water activities.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park Recognizes Volunteers in a Sustainable Way
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Contact: Mary Pat Doorley, CVNP, 440-546-5995, 440-343-7355 (cell) Contact: Lisa Meranti, Conservancy, 330-657-2364
Cuyahoga Valley National Park Volunteer Program Brecksville, Ohio - Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP) Volunteer-in-Parks Program recognized volunteers for their time and contributions to the national park in a sustainable way. On Saturday, August 11, Superintendent Stan Austin and CEO Deb Yandala of the Conservancy greeted 300 volunteers and their guests for a celebration at the Ledges Shelter. The event consisted of dinner, games, campfire, and an award presentation. The theme of the event was sustainability with guests bringing their own reusable place settings and chairs, encouraging carpooling, and composting. Information and demonstrations about the park's sustainability efforts were presented by the park's Green Team. Most guests arrived four or five to a car, and waste was limited to 30 pounds of trash. Awards were presented to volunteers nominated for the George and Helen Hartzog Awards for Outstanding Volunteer Service that honors the efforts of exceptional individual volunteers and groups. All nominations will be submitted to the National Park Service, which will select one recipient from each category at the regional and national level. "These volunteers have been nominated for their outstanding contribution to CVNP in the past year. We are thrilled to honor each of them," states Lisa Meranti, Director of Volunteer Services. "We are tremendously grateful for the time and dedication the volunteers bring to the park. The volunteers have a wealth of knowledge and experience that enables the park to create innovative volunteer opportunities to achieve goals critical to the park's mission." said Superintendent Stan Austin. Awards were presented to the following: In the Adult Category: Tim Britton, Dan Krieger, Jancie Newhouse, and Gene Stepanik In the Youth Category: Brianna Machuga In the Enduring Service Category: David Kopkas and Kevin Tuttle In the Group Category: Gerry and Ann Findlan and CVSR Volunteer Association About the Volunteers-in-Parks Program CVNP's VIP program is co-managed by the National Park Service and the Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Together, they accomplish park goals through mutually beneficial volunteer experiences and engage people in the park, building a community of park stewards. Currently more than 5,700 VIPs donate over 154,800 hours to provide the highest level of quality services to park visitors and to help protect America's heritage. To join these volunteers in making a difference at CVNP, contact the volunteer office at volunteer@forcvnp.org, 330-657-2299, or visit www.conservancyforcvnp.org. Many opportunities are available and training is provided. About the Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park The Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park is a non-profit organization created to engage public support for the park and provide services to enhance public use and enjoyment of the park. For more information about the Conservancy and its programs, visit www.conservancyforcvnp.org or call 330-657-2909. About Cuyahoga Valley National Park Cuyahoga Valley National Park encompasses 33,000 acres along the Cuyahoga River between Cleveland and Akron, Ohio. Managed by the National Park Service, CVNP combines cultural, historical, recreational, and natural activities in one setting. For more information visit www.nps.gov/cuva or call 330-657-2752. # # # |
Did You Know?
Lock 27 along the Ohio & Erie Canal became known as Johnnycake Lock after several boats ran aground due to flooding. While stranded, supplies ran low and canal passengers and crew ate only corn meal pancakes, known as "johnnycakes".