Cleveland holds over 20,000 vacant lots. We are examining how alternative management strategies for this habitat alter biodiversity-ecosystem function relationships.

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We are tracking lady beetle populations in Ohio gardens with the help of citizen scientist volunteers.

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Cucumber beetles are a serious pest of melons and squash. We are investigating methods that can decrease cucumber beetle pressure in addition to limiting the amount of insecticides applied

Stormwater management is important for water quality in Lake Erie. These rain gardens are designed to catch rainwater, but how do they impact the pollinator community? Our goal is to find out.

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Historically hops were grown in Ohio, but disease and insect pressure shifted production west in the early 1900’s. Chelsea Gordon is examining the feasibility of reestablishing a local hop industry to support a growing brewing industry.

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