Clean Water Works
Clean Water Works
Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District
Rooted in Knowledge: Horticulture at the NEORSD
37 minutes Posted Mar 18, 2025 at 9:00 am.
Childhood Outdoor Memories
Introduction to Joe Dwyer
From Horticulture to Urban Forestry
Tree Anatomy and Planting Issues
Tree Selection and Climate Adaptation
Storm Damage and Oak Wilt
Urban Landscaping Aesthetics
Daily Work as a District Horticulturalist
Tree Risk Assessment and Root Protection
Crown Shyness and Tree Communication
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Send us Fan Mail Horticulturalist Joe Dwyer is part of the Sewer District's Stormwater Inspection & Maintenance (SWIM) team. "A large shade tree can take up to 4,000 gallons of stormwater throughout a year," Dwyer says, but problems with improper tree planting can reveal themselves often just as trees are reaching their prime environmental benefits. Joe highlights the importance of proper tree maintenance to support the District's stormwater-management work. We also discuss h...