Peter Krouse

Cleveland

Editorial Writer at Cleveland.com

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Articles

Ranger Pam gave her all to Cuyahoga Valley National Park, urges public to defend it

5 days ago | cleveland.com | Peter Krouse

Ranger Pam Machuga spent 33 years at Cuyahoga Valley National Park. In these trying times, she's hoping the people will let Congress know much the park means to them.Peter Krouse, cleveland.comCLEVELAND, Ohio - There are more than 100 miles of trails in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Pam Machuga has led hikes on every one of them. As a ranger there for 33 years, it’s been part of her job. The hilly section of Buckeye Trail from park headquarters to Ottawa Point is her favorite.
U.S. EPA cancels $17 million MetroHealth grant to reduce in-home pollution

5 days ago | cleveland.com | Peter Krouse

CLEVELAND, Ohio – The U.S. EPA has terminated a $17 million grant awarded last year to MetroHealth to reduce in-home pollution in disadvantaged communities, according to a MetroHealth spokeswoman. The grant, which was first announced in July of last year and again in September with a visit to Cleveland by the EPA’s then-Region 5 administrator, was made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act that became law during President Joe Biden’s term in office.
Cuyahoga County’s Solar for Schools program loses U.S. EPA grant

1 week ago | cleveland.com | Peter Krouse

NewsPublished: May. 02, 2025, 4:13 p.m.Maple Heights High School is one of four schools in Cuyahoga County expected to have solar panels installed.Google MapsCLEVELAND, Ohio - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has terminated a $1 million grant to Cuyahoga County that was to be used to help put solar panels on local public high schools.
Holden Arboretum research sheds light on how climate change will alter plant ecosystems

1 week ago | cleveland.com | Peter Krouse

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Last spring, Katie Stuble was surprised when her daffodils popped out of the ground on the same day as her crocuses. Never had that happened before. Usually, the crocuses came first and the daffodils at least two weeks later. But last year was different. It was an extremely warm winter with little snow, which could explain why the daffodils were so eager to get started. What’s harder to understand is why the crocuses didn’t advance two weeks as well.
Look who Cleveland Metroparks is using to find spotted lanternfly eggs

2 weeks ago | cleveland.com | Peter Krouse

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Cleveland Metroparks has engaged four-legged recruits in its fight against the spotted lanternfly. Beginning late last year, trained dogs have been dispatched to detect egg masses of the dreaded insect - and for good reason. Each mud-like mass contains about 30 to 50 eggs, so destroying them is a more effective way to control the population than squishing them once they become plant-hopping adults.
Current flash flood warning for parts of Cuyahoga County

2 weeks ago | cleveland.com | Peter Krouse

SubscriberKey that denotes Subscriber Exclusive content. Updated: Apr. 25, 2025, 7:08 p.m.|Published: Apr. 25, 2025, 6:50 p.m.National Weather Service flood warning for parts of Cuyahoga County.National Weather ServiceCLEVELAND, Ohio - The National Weather Service has issued a flash flooding warning for a section of southeastern Cuyahoga County through 9:30 p.m. Friday.
‘We’re here to offer stability’: Cleveland updates Climate Action Plan

3 weeks ago | cleveland.com | Peter Krouse

CLEVELAND, Ohio – President Trump may be derailing efforts to combat climate change, but that hasn’t stopped the City of Cleveland from keeping it a priority. The city unveiled an updated Climate Action Plan on Tuesday – Earth Day – along with a roadmap for how the city will lead the communitywide effort to reduce carbon emissions. A goal of the Climate Action Plan is to bring people, businesses and organizations together to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Last call to see Cleveland’s cherry blossoms this year

3 weeks ago | cleveland.com | Peter Krouse

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Enjoying the profusion of Japanese cherry blossoms is not a rite of spring reserved for those in Washington, D.C., where they famously adorn the Tidal Basin of the Potomac River. They can also be appreciated in Cleveland, but not for much longer this year. Over the years, a popular spot to take in the white and pink blossoms is around Wade Lagoon, south of the Cleveland Museum of Art in University Circle.
Lake Erie’s icy winter bodes well for fish, birds

4 weeks ago | meadvilletribune.com | Peter Krouse

CLEVELAND — When Lake Erie remains frozen for long periods of time, it usually means good things for creatures that depend on it. This year, ice coverage on the lake was above average for all of February and portions of January and March. It peaked at around 95 percent on Feb. 20, although it was down to about 1 percent last week, according to the federal Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory. kAm%96 =2DE EH@ H:?E6CD H6C6 H6== 36=@H ?@C>2= 7@C :46 4@G6C286[ A62<:?8 2E ;FDE =6DD E92?
U.S. Rep Max Miller talks Ukraine, tariffs and NASA at Strongsville GOP event

4 weeks ago | cleveland.com | Peter Krouse

STRONGSVILLE, Ohio — U.S. Rep Max Miller touched on a number of issues during a visit to his district Monday night, one with major significance to Greater Cleveland as he said was trying to lure NASA headquarters to Brook Park. Miller, a Republican from Rocky River, cited the many colleges around the state that are behind the effort, along with elected officials, including a Democrat, U.S. Rep. Marcy Kaptur of Toledo. “Vice President (JD) Vance is behind it,” Miller said. “This is not a joke.