URGENT!

STOP THE REMOVAL OF THE SHAKER LAKES!

The Northeast Ohio Sewer District (NEORSD) a public utility, is planning to permanently remove Horseshoe Lake.

• Over 1,000 large trees will be cut down

• A 170-year-old ecosystem will be destroyed

• 26 acres of Parkland will be bulldozed

• AND NEORSD HAS BEGUN PLANNING TO REMOVE LOWER LAKE, TOO!

JOIN US TO HELP SAVE THE PARKLANDS.

Horseshoe Park Project Delayed

Big news: Major construction at Horseshoe Park has been delayed until Spring 2027 ...more

News

May 09, 2026•1 min read

Why Local Context and Informed Decisions Matter

Any proposal to alter or remove lakes must be based on local science, public input, and context. ...more

Informed Info

May 05, 2026•3 min read

Technical Reports

Want to dig into the technical ODNR reports and the January 2026 NEORSD plan for Horseshoe Lake? ...more

Informed Info

March 23, 2026•1 min read

the destruction of the Shaker Lakes Parklands

Sign the PETITION Here

Tell the Mayors and Councils of Shaker Heights, Cleveland Heights and Cleveland to pause and reconsider the removal of the lakes and Parklands

Click here for City Contact Information

Historic Parklands, including over 1000 mature trees,

are under threat. Understand what's going on.

Click here to read deep analyses by Jeff McManus

Why Historic Landscape Review Matters

The Shaker Lakes Parklands are part of a connected historic landscape that includes lakes, waterways, trails, bridges, wooded corridors, and public park spaces used and valued for generations.

Because federal approvals are involved in the current project, portions of the Parklands are undergoing review under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. Residents are asking for careful evaluation of how proposed changes could affect the broader historic landscape and whether alternatives and long-term impacts have been fully considered.

Why Residents Are Asking to See the Full Analysis

Large public projects are typically supported by engineering studies, hydrology modeling, environmental review, and long-term planning documents.

Residents across Cleveland, Shaker Heights, and Cleveland Heights are asking for clear public access to the technical information being used to guide decisions about the future of the Shaker Lakes Parklands. Transparent public information helps communities better understand complex projects and participate more meaningfully in long-term stewardship decisions.

Our Position

We stand to defend the Shaker Lakes protecting this historic, federally protected, and culturally vital landscape, preserving what makes it home, and ensuring its stewardship for future generations.

News & Update

The gratefulness for these lakes are highlighted by the letters we receive

Connect & Help

Get information and learn about ways to connect with people in our communities that are truly grateful for these lakes.

What's to See!

The stories are timeless of gratitude, connection, and the way these waters draw us closer to nature and to one another. You can walk the All People’s Trail, wander through changing forests, watch turtles sunning on logs, geese guiding their goslings, and birds filling the air with life. The Shaker Lakes -Water. Wildlife. Community.