Civic Development Corporation of Ashtabula County (CDC) has really helped The Nature Conservancy over the years. They have been around since 1959 and only fundraise every 5 years. All the money they raise here stays here. 

Thanks to generous support from CDC and others, the Grand River Conservation Campus in Rock Creek offers ADA and primitive hiking trails; an ADA accessible fishing pier; a canoe launch on the Grand River with adjacent parking; signs that explain the land and wildlife; wetlands and habitat that can be enjoyed and used as an outdoor classroom; a gymnasium; a playground; a picnic pavilion; and the only nature center in the county.

Campaign 2020 is underway and I need your help. Our current need is to provide better public access for use by families and children by making improvements to our drive and parking areas. The Nature Conservancy submitted a grant application for access improvements and CDC has been busy fundraising not only for our project, but for 14 other very worthwhile projects. We are grateful for their continued support of our county. All the projects they support are around for several generations and you can see, touch, and feel your gift when you donate to them.The CDC Challenge relay is designed for all to see the greatness Ashtabula County has to offer! Check out all the CDC places you can go and activities you can still enjoy this summer with your family! We need to help them finish their fundraising efforts. They are 73% complete, and I want to deliver this extra push to help them! Help CDC, and you are helping us in a huge way. Thank you!