PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Nov. 29, 2018
All Advisories Lifted for Chippewa Lake
Following two consecutive weeks of water test results showing algal toxins below the 6 parts per billion threshold, all public health advisories have been lifted for Chippewa Lake.
Test results from water samples taken on Nov. 26 show algal toxin levels of 2.67 ppb. This represents a decrease from 4.16 ppb on Nov. 19. Per Ohio’s Harmful Algal Bloom Response Strategy for Recreational Waters, a Recreational Public Health Advisory is issued when toxin levels reach 6 ppb. It warns vulnerable persons as well as pets to avoid contact with the water. When toxin levels reach 20 ppb, an Elevated Recreational Public Health Advisory is issued, warning all persons and pets to avoid all contact with the water. Warnings remain in effect until two consecutive tests taken at least one week apart show levels have dropped below these thresholds.
Medina County Park District will continue to monitor Chippewa Lake water conditions as needed. For updates, please visit www.MedinaCountyParks.
Past test results:
Sample dates--Test results--Action
May 2018
May 3--4.06 ppb--No action taken
May 15--12.6 ppb--Public Health Advisory issued
May 29--21.2 ppb--Elevated Recreational Public Health Advisory issued
June 2018
June 5--11.7 ppb--Elevated Recreational Public Health Advisory remains
June 12--18.1 ppb--Warning downgraded to Recreational Public Health Advisory
June 19--22.3 ppb--Elevated Recreational Public Health Advisory issued
June 26--2.02 ppb--Elevated Recreational Public Health Advisory remains
July 2018
July 2--2.61 ppb--All advisories lifted
July 10--1.60 ppb--No advisories in place
July 17--7.40 ppb--Public Health Advisory issued
July 24--11 ppb--Recreational Public Health Advisory remains
July 31--8.58 ppb--Recreational Public Health Advisory remains
August 2018
August 7--12.9 ppb--Recreational Public Health Advisory remains
August 14--19.4 ppb--Recreational Public Health Advisory remains
August 21-- 22.4 ppb--Elevated Recreational Public Health Advisory issued
August 27--38.36 ppb--Elevated Recreational Public Health Advisory remains
September 2018
September 4--19 ppb--Elevated Recreational Public Health Advisory remains
September 11-- 9.18 ppb-- Advisory downgraded to Recreational Public Health Advisory
September 18--37 ppb--Elevated Recreational Public Health Advisory issued
September 25--12.1 ppb--Elevated Recreational Public Health Advisory remains
October 2018
October 2-- 28.6 ppb--Elevated Recreational Public Health Advisory remains
October 9--19.2 ppb--Elevated Recreational Public Health Advisory remains
October 16--25.6 ppb--Elevated Recreational Public Health Advisory remains
October 23--35.3 ppb--Elevated Recreational Public Health Advisory remains
October 30--22 ppb--Elevated Recreational Public Health Advisory remains
November 2018
November 5--16.7 ppb--Elevated Recreational Public Health Advisory remains
November 13--10.5 ppb--Advisory downgraded to Recreational Public Health Advisory
November 19--4.16 ppb--Recreational Public Public Health Advisory remains
November 26--2.67 ppb--All advisories lifted
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PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Nov. 16, 2018
Free Public Reception for Eppink and James
Friends of Medina County Parks will host a free public reception for former park district Director Tom James and new Director Nathan Eppink on Dec. 6 at Buffalo Creek Retreat. Refreshments will be served.
Visitors are invited to stop by anytime between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. to wish James a happy retirement and to meet Eppink, who assumed leadership of the park district on Oct.1. James will remain in an advisory role through Dec. 28.
Buffalo Creek Retreat is located at 8708 Hubbard Valley Road in Guilford Township.
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PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Nov. 2, 2018
ODNR Seeks Public Input on Proposed Watercraft Regulations
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, in conjunction with Medina County Park District, will host an informal public meeting from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Nov. 14 at Buffalo Creek Retreat to provide information and gather community comments on the proposed adoption of watercraft operating regulations for water areas under management authority of the park district.
Administrative rule 1501:47-7-21 would establish horsepower limits; periods when no-wake operation is required; appropriate use of docks and boater-swim areas; as well as prohibit certain craft, public consumption of intoxicating beverages, and use of any device to become airborne over waters under management authority of the park district. Adoption of the proposed rule would bring Medina County Park District regulations into alignment with state regulations. The full text of the rule is available HERE from the Ohio Legislative Service Commission.
The public meeting will not include a formal presentation; however, it will provide information about the regulatory process, as well as offer residents and lake users an opportunity to submit written comments, ask questions, and discuss watercraft issues with ODNR and park district representatives. All interested individuals are invited to attend. Buffalo Creek Retreat is located at 8708 Hubbard Valley Road in Guilford Township.
The public is also welcome to attend the official public hearing on the rule adoption, which will be held at 10 a.m. on Nov. 27 in the Poverty Room at ODNR Headquarters Building C-1, located at 2045 Morse Road in Columbus.
Anyone unable to attend the informational meeting on Nov. 14 or the public hearing on Nov. 27 may submit comments or recommendations by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by mail to: Medina Parks Rule Proposal, ODNR, 2045 Morse Road, C-3, Columbus, Ohio 43229. Comments received by Nov. 30 will be included in the official public hearing record.
Public comments and recommendations, along with public safety, recreational opportunities, current and historic waterway use, and regional economic and environmental factors are key components considered during the development of a lake management plan.
For additional information, please contact ODNR at 614-265-6500.
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