Join Big Creek Watershed Balanced Growth Community representatives for the 7th Annual Balanced Growth Partnership Meeting!

• Welcome by Brooklyn Mayor Katie Gallagher
• Ohio Balanced Growth Program, Big Creek Balanced Growth Plan & Non-point Source Implementation Strategic Plan updates – Bob Gardin, Big Creek Connects
• Showcasing Balanced Growth related projects
  • Brooklyn – Mayor Gallagher
  • Parma – Mayor DeGeeter
  • Parma Heights – Community & Economic Development Director Joseph Sebes
  • Brook Park – Mayor Gammella
  • Cleveland – Div. of Water Pollution Control Commissioner Rachid Zoghaib
• Regional Stormwater Management Program & Big Creek water quality improvements -– Matt Scharver, Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District
• Cuyahoga Soil & Water Conservation District updates – Director Janine Rybka
• Photo opportunity & Dinner

In 2010 each Big Creek community adopted resolutions of support for the Big Creek Watershed Balanced Growth plan: Cleveland, Parma, Parma Heights, Brooklyn and Brook Park. In 2011 the plan received State Endorsement.

The Partnership consists of representatives from each city's administration, city council, planning commission and zoning board as well as representatives from various stakeholder agencies, organizations and interested residents.

Watch for program details at Balanced Growth Plan Partners.

All interested members of the public are invited to attend. To ensure proper seating and free dinner service, we ask that you RSVP by Monday, March 5th. Questions contact Bob Gardin, Big Creek Connects, 216-269-6472.

Big Creek Watershed Balanced Growth Plan

RSVP (by March 5): https://goo.gl/forms/Qndp8PMek3hVJ72h2