West Creek Conservancy: Finding a Niche in Summit County
Speaker:
Derek Schafer Title: West Creek Conservancy: Finding a Niche in Summit County Registration: Register in advance for this meeting: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAtceqhpz4tE9Pv3cT_mrsAqzuGprHpr2Ru |
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Abstract:
Derek will elaborate on the organization’s mission to create and reclaim greenways and natural spaces in the “live and work” urban areas of northeast Ohio and how strategic watershed planning initiatives further those goals. More specifically, he’ll focus on WCC’s efforts in Summit County and more southerly reaches of their area, and how our chapter’s territory fits into the more regional framework of their mission. Derek believes strongly in progress through partnerships and regional collaborations that work together to protect land and water resources and he’ll provide some examples of these, as well as ancillary work that becomes necessary to connect citizens with existing green spaces and water trails.
Biography:
Founded in 1997, West Creek Conservancy’s mission is to enrich the lives of all people in Northeast Ohio by conserving natural habitats, restoring the ecological value of our region’s lands and waters, and expanding opportunities to connect people from all cultures to experience nature and discover our great outdoors.
Abstract:
Derek will elaborate on the organization’s mission to create and reclaim greenways and natural spaces in the “live and work” urban areas of northeast Ohio and how strategic watershed planning initiatives further those goals. More specifically, he’ll focus on WCC’s efforts in Summit County and more southerly reaches of their area, and how our chapter’s territory fits into the more regional framework of their mission. Derek believes strongly in progress through partnerships and regional collaborations that work together to protect land and water resources and he’ll provide some examples of these, as well as ancillary work that becomes necessary to connect citizens with existing green spaces and water trails.
Biography:
- Derek has been with West Creek since 2004 and has served as the Executive Director since 2013. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Environmental Policy and Analysis with a specialization in Natural Resource Management from Bowling Green State University.
- He leads the organization’s mission to protect land and water resources, implement park and trail development as well as habitat restoration initiatives and strategic watershed planning. Derek believes strongly in partnerships and regional collaboration enabling effective use of resources; progress through partnerships.
- Within the West Creek team, Derek is responsible for real estate negotiations and related transactions; habitat restoration planning and implementation; park, trail and Greenway development; community/regional partnerships; grant/foundation development and respective management and implementation.
- You will find him trapsing around all of Ohio hiking, fishing, camping, and kayaking, as well as enjoying Ohio’s amazing craft breweries!
Founded in 1997, West Creek Conservancy’s mission is to enrich the lives of all people in Northeast Ohio by conserving natural habitats, restoring the ecological value of our region’s lands and waters, and expanding opportunities to connect people from all cultures to experience nature and discover our great outdoors.