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With healthy, vibrant streams
Creating
the
Green Creek
Ravine Preserve
and the
Euclid Railroad
Trail
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2. Gilchrist Harbor
With healthy, vibrant streams
Creating
the
Green Creek
Ravine Preserve
and the
Euclid Railroad
Trail
Among our escarpment ravines,
Green Creek stands out as a
test case for creating a Portage
Escarpment Ravine Preserve.
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5. Green Creek overview
Grovewood
Collinwood
Flows NW across the bluestone terrace
Source: N of Glenridge & Green Roads
On top of the Euclid bluestone
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Green Creek length: 6,400 yd (3.63 mi)
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6. Green Creek overview
Grovewood
Collinwood
Descends the escarpment face through
the Euclid Moraine
Flows NW across the bluestone terrace
Source: N of Glenridge & Green Roads
On top of the Euclid bluestone
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Green Creek length: 6,400 yd (3.63 mi)
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7. Green Creek overview
Grovewood
Collinwood
Flows NW across the St. Clair Terrace
Descends the escarpment face through
the Euclid Moraine
Flows NW across the bluestone terrace
Source: N of Glenridge & Green Roads
On top of the Euclid bluestone
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USGS LiDAR
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Green Creek length: 6,400 yd (3.63 mi)
© 2013 Bluestone Heights
8. Mouth: E 156th, W of
Euclid Beach Park
Green Creek overview
Grovewood
Collinwood
Flows NW across the St. Clair Terrace
Descends the escarpment face through
the Euclid Moraine
Flows NW across the bluestone terrace
Source: N of Glenridge & Green Roads
On top of the Euclid bluestone
Google Earth
USGS LiDAR
railsandtrails.com
Green Creek length: 6,400 yd (3.63 mi)
© 2013 Bluestone Heights
9. Green Creek Ravine Preserve organization
City of Euclid in coordination with the
cities of Cleveland and South Euclid, and
with Cuyahoga County Metroparks
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10. Green Creek Ravine Preserve organization
City of Euclid in coordination with the
cities of Cleveland and South Euclid, and
with Cuyahoga County Metroparks
To implement a new section of the
County’s East Side Greenway plan
Google Earth
USGS LiDAR
railsandtrails.com
© 2013 Bluestone Heights
11. Green Creek Ravine Preserve organization
City of Euclid in coordination with the
cities of Cleveland and South Euclid, and
with Cuyahoga County Metroparks
To implement a new section of the
County’s East Side Greenway plan
To protect a significant riparian corridor
Google Earth
USGS LiDAR
railsandtrails.com
© 2013 Bluestone Heights
12. Green Creek Ravine Preserve organization
City of Euclid in coordination with the
cities of Cleveland and South Euclid, and
with Cuyahoga County Metroparks
To implement a new section of the
County’s East Side Greenway plan
To protect a significant riparian corridor
To establish public access for a
recreational trail to connect the
Metroparks Euclid Creek Reservation.
Google Earth
USGS LiDAR
railsandtrails.com
© 2013 Bluestone Heights
13. Green Creek Ravine Preserve organization
City of Euclid in coordination with the
cities of Cleveland and South Euclid, and
with Cuyahoga County Metroparks
To implement a new section of the
County’s East Side Greenway plan
To protect a significant riparian corridor
To establish public access for a
recreational trail to connect the
Metroparks Euclid Creek Reservation.
Proposed Budget (land acquisition,
implementation and design, construction
and contingency)
• $85,800.00
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USGS LiDAR
railsandtrails.com
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14. Green Creek Ravine Preserve organization
City of Euclid in coordination with the
cities of Cleveland and South Euclid, and
with Cuyahoga County Metroparks
To implement a new section of the
County’s East Side Greenway plan
To protect a significant riparian corridor
To establish public access for a
recreational trail to connect the
Metroparks Euclid Creek Reservation.
Proposed Budget (land acquisition,
implementation and design, construction
and contingency)
• $85,800.00
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City of Euclid
• 30% match of $19,800.00
• Funds and in kind services
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15. Green Creek Ravine Preserve goals
To protect 6,700 linear feet of
riparian corridor
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16. Green Creek Ravine Preserve goals
To protect 6,700 linear feet of
riparian corridor
To create 8,000 linear feet of
recreation trail
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USGS LiDAR
railsandtrails.com
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17. Green Creek Ravine Preserve goals
To protect 6,700 linear feet of
riparian corridor
To create 8,000 linear feet of
recreation trail
To give public access to 19
acres of forested ravine terrain
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USGS LiDAR
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18. Green Creek Ravine Preserve goals
To protect 6,700 linear feet of
riparian corridor
To create 8,000 linear feet of
recreation trail
To give public access to 19
acres of forested ravine terrain
To provide for interpretive
displays related to historic
bluestone quarries
Google Earth
USGS LiDAR
railsandtrails.com
© 2013 Bluestone Heights
19. Green Creek Ravine Preserve goals
To protect 6,700 linear feet of
riparian corridor
To create 8,000 linear feet of
recreation trail
To give public access to 19
acres of forested ravine terrain
To provide for interpretive
displays related to historic
bluestone quarries
To showcase existing storm-water
controls
Google Earth
USGS LiDAR
railsandtrails.com
© 2013 Bluestone Heights
20. Green Creek Ravine Preserve goals
To protect 6,700 linear feet of
riparian corridor
To create 8,000 linear feet of
recreation trail
To give public access to 19
acres of forested ravine terrain
To provide for interpretive
displays related to historic
bluestone quarries
To showcase existing storm-water
controls
Google Earth
USGS LiDAR
railsandtrails.com
To highlight long term human
impact on nature
© 2013 Bluestone Heights
21. Green Creek Ravine Preserve details
Green Creek streambed
Euclid Railroad rail bed
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22. With healthy, vibrant streams
In conclusion:
Escarpment Ravines + Vacant parcels
= Portage Escarpment Ravine Preserves
The Green Creek Ravine Preserve
is the first building block in our
must-have series of Portage
Escarpment Ravine Preserves
With it, we may begin to:
Restore places & eco-functions
Enhance cultural richness
Prepare for a better future
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