Current Issues

  • lanterfly

    Spotted Lanterfly

    Information about the invasive Spotted Lanterfly.

  • Wildlife Disease Surveillance

    Information about assessing wildlife behavior and responding appropriately

  • hydrilla

    Aquatic Invasive Species

    Information about hydrilla verticillata and how Cleveland Metorparks manages the aquatic invasive species within the parks.

  • Eastern Coyote

    The eastern coyote (Canis latrans) is a widely distributed dog-like carnivore that can be found in virtually all of North and Central America. Originally a prairie animal, their range has spread eastward in the last half-century. 

  • deer

    Deer Management

    Information about balancing the deer population within Cleveland Metroparks.

  • Black Bears

    Information about how long black bears have been in Ohio.

  • Emerald Ash Borer

    Information about The Emerald Ash Borer -- a small but destructive exotic beetle from Asia. 

  • West Nile Virus

    Facts you should know about West Nile