Perhaps one of the most direct effects on the Cuyahoga River are the streams that contribute to it. Streams are considered as tributaries that flow into the river. The health and life of these streams are a significant reflection of the river itself, and studying them provides great insight on the river's future. The Cuyahoga [...]
Category: Health Concerns
Industrialization to Urbanization: How economic changes directly affect the Cuyahoga River
The Flats East Bank - left circa 1987 | Cleveland Public Library, right circa 2019 | George Hahn, idea stream Years ago before the bars, nightclubs, and restaurants Cleveland's most popular and growing area known as the Flats was considered as the hub of industrialization. The area siting between the river and the plateau of [...]
Amateur Paddlers Present Unnecessary Danger to River Recreation
Heavy rains this Summer left much of the Cuyahoga River swollen and many surrounding communities flooded. At least fifteen people were rescued in Kent alone. This led the local fire department to issue a warning to potential kayakers against paddling in high waters. John Kobak is with the Keelhaulers Canoe Club, an organization that teaches [...]
Homes surrounding the Cuyahoga River continue to raise health concerns
A decades-old health issue continues to raise valid and serious concerns all over the country, especially right here in Northeast Ohio. Century old homes are scattered throughout the region and are often viewed as pretty or historic. The exterior charm, though, can distract from problems inside the house, typically on the interior walls and surfaces [...]
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