06/18/2026
yesterday day, District staff welcomed local, congressional, and regional leaders for a tour of the Baldwin Creek Dell Haven Basin near York Road in the .
this basin was constructed to capture and temporarily store stormwater runoff from approximately 190 acres within the Baldwin Creek Watershed, significantly reducing downstream flooding risks affecting local roadways, homes, and businesses during heavy rain events.
the District received $2-million in Congressionally Directed Spending/Community Project Funding (also known as earmarks) towards this nearly $6-million project. another great example of federal resources and robust local leadership making a difference in our service area.
Congressman Miller, USEPA Regional Administrator Vogel, OEPA Administrator Emerman, Mayor DeGeeter, and Mr. Sulik, as well as Parma Councilmembers Divis and Shuman who both represent the Dell Haven/West Pleasant Valley neighborhoods were all in attendance.