FirstEnergy Foundation Grants $27,000 to Western Reserve Land Conservancy to Support Conservation Project

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FirstEnergy Foundation has awarded a $27,000 grant to the Western Reserve Land Conservancy for a conservation project at Chagrin River Landing in Eastlake, Ohio. This funding completes a total project budget of $386,000, aimed at transforming a former marina into a public access park for fishing, canoeing, and kayaking. The project will enhance recreational opportunities and support environmental goals by restoring natural habitats. Work is expected to commence this fall, with efforts including property cleanup and native plantings.

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• The grant of $27,000 completes the funding needed for the $386,000 conservation project.
• The project aims to create a public access park, enhancing recreational opportunities for the local community.
• Environmental restoration will promote habitats for pollinators and improve the ecological health of the area.

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AKRON, Ohio, Aug. 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The FirstEnergy Foundation has granted $27,000 to the Western Reserve Land Conservancy to benefit a conservation project at Chagrin River Landing in Eastlake, Ohio. Upon completion, the 10-acre property and former marina located on Lake Shore Boulevard will be used as a public access park for handicap accessible fishing, canoeing and kayaking to the Chagrin River and Lake Erie.

The Foundation's grant is the last piece in a campaign to raise funds which will help the Land Conservancy meet the project's total goal of $386,000. Work on the project is expected to begin this fall.

"FirstEnergy Foundation is proud to support the Land Conservancy's effort to restore this area into a beautiful and functional space for the community," said Lorna Wisham, President, FirstEnergy Foundation. "In addition to providing new recreational opportunities for area residents and visitors, the park aligns with the electric industry's goal of creating habitats that promote pollinators and support the environment."

As part of the project, the City of Eastlake will demolish the existing house on-site, remove more than 20 vacant boats from the property and work with conservation partners, including the Land Conservancy and Chagrin River Watershed Partners, to restore the boat yard back to natural floodplain habitat. The city will also work with conservation partners to clean up the property, plant trees, establish a habitat for pollinators through native plantings and remove invasive species.

The FirstEnergy Foundation is funded solely by FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) and provides support to non-profit, tax-exempt health and human services agencies; educational organizations; cultural and arts programs and institutions; and civic groups in areas served by FirstEnergy's 10 electric operating companies and in areas where the company conducts business.

FirstEnergy Corp. is dedicated to safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its ten electric distribution companies form one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, serving customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland and New York. The company's transmission subsidiaries operate approximately 24,500 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions.  Follow FirstEnergy online at www.firstenergycorp.com. Follow FirstEnergy and its utilities on Twitter @FirstEnergyCorp, @ToledoEdison, @IlluminatingCo, @OhioEdison, @MonPowerWV, @JCP_L, @Penn_Power, @Penelec, @Met_Ed, @PotomacEdison, @W_Penn_Power.

 

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FAQ

What is the purpose of the $27,000 grant from FirstEnergy Foundation?

The grant is intended to support a conservation project at Chagrin River Landing in Eastlake, Ohio, transforming a former marina into a public access park.

How much total funding is required for the conservation project?

The total funding required for the conservation project is $386,000.

When is the construction for the Chagrin River Landing project expected to begin?

Construction work on the project is expected to begin in the fall of 2020.

How will the Chagrin River Landing project benefit the local community?

The project will provide recreational opportunities such as fishing, canoeing, and kayaking, while also restoring natural habitats.