Who We Are
We are YOU. Grassroots Citizenry. Paying it forward. Some of us live close to the lakes, and some of us live further away. What unites us is our history, the water, the wildlife, and the shared community the Shaker Lakes Parklands provide.
We are people from a broad swath of our community who care deeply that the Shaker Lakes Parklands. We understand that they were given to the public to be enjoyed in perpetuity. We believe in stewardship and in leaving behind a true sense of place for the next generation. These vibrant, historic parklands hold our shared memories, our living library, and deserve to endure.
We are volunteering our time and energy to ensure that the Shaker Lakes Parklands will be preserved for future generations.
Join us.
The Shaker Lakes Conservancy is a group of community stakeholders.
Below are the executive steering committee leaders with their contact information.
Shaker Lakes Conservancy Communication: Emails, Website, Actions
Amy Weinfurtner
Email: [email protected], PH: 216.374.2521
Coordination of City Council Meetings, Neorsd Board Meetings and Change.org Petition
Note: The lakes have governance across 3 cities so all council meetings can be attended.
Gail Bromley (Cleveland Heights)
Email: [email protected], PH: 216.470.3527
Mary Boyle (Larchmere)
Email: [email protected]
Tamara Chappell (Shaker Square/Larchmere)
Email:[email protected]
Will Lafave (Shaker Heights)
Email: [email protected], PH: 216.577.6503
Jen Wintner (Cleveland Heights)
Email: [email protected]
General Outreach and Media
John Burton
Email:[email protected], landline PH: 216.991.1821
Kevin Charnas -Media
Text or Call: 805.453.2141
David Lammert
Email:[email protected], PH: 216.702.8509
Lorraine Schuchart -Media
Email:[email protected], PH: 216.469.977
Tiffany Massing -Media
Email:[email protected], PH:216.970.2917
Ed Weinfurtner
Email: [email protected], PH: 440.725.0783
Research, trees, Blog: https://shakerlakes.blogspot.com/
Jeff McManus
Email: [email protected]
Historical 106 research and documentation
Korbi Roberts
Email: [email protected], PH: 757.933.3429
Christine Heggie
Email:[email protected], PH: 216.402.5345
Events
TBD (Interim -Amy Weinfurtner)
Email: [email protected], PH: 216.374.2521
About Stewardship
Historical stewardship rests on a simple moral principle: some places are valuable in themselves, far beyond short-term gains, and our city officials have a responsibility to uphold the law and safeguard these places - including the lakes and lands for generations to come.
Our Vision
To ensure the Shaker Lake Parklands remain not only protected, but more beautiful, more vibrant, and more alive than when they were entrusted to us.
Why We’re Here
Because one day we realized something simple and devastating: if we didn’t act, we would wake up to find the parklands altered, engineered and the lakes gone. All while our city officials facilitated a singular process with a utility that does not share our values and without requiring meaningful alternatives.
We believe in The Piano Principle
Kids don’t practice piano because it’s easy. They practice because mastering something meaningful takes repetition, patience, and showing up even when you don’t want to.
Stewardship is the same.
It’s work. It’s vision. It’s ongoing.
And it creates something beautiful if we stay with it.
How We Fight to Protect the Parklands
We protect what we love by standing together. A region of communities that know its history, guards its truth, and refuses quiet erasure is powerful. We win by showing up, speaking plainly, and insisting that the Shaker Lakes Parklands remain what they have always been: living, public, historic and ours.
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Located in the heart of Shaker Heights, Shaker Lakes Conservancy is a place where you can find community, worship, and spiritual growth. We welcome you to join us for an uplifting service and experience the love of God. If you have any questions or need assistance finding us, feel free to reach out. We look forward to welcoming you!
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