A River of Art

The last Cuyahoga river fire occurred on June 22, 1969. This year marked fifty years since that huge turning point and northeast Ohio broke out in celebration of how far the Cuyahoga has come since that fateful day.  Many community members and groups decided to share their pride for the Cuyahoga’s accomplishments through a number [...]

Opinion: Akron Sewer Project Hurts City’s Poor with High Rates

The term environmental justice is sweeping environmental advocacy groups and progressive political spheres alike. The term refers to achieving equality regarding access to clean water, unpolluted air and general resources across racial, gender and economic lines.  The definition of environmental injustice is when these quality-of-life markers are not met, and are unequal along these social [...]

The Cuyahoga River burned, but now people are jumping in

When the Cuyahoga River infamously burned 50 years ago, recreation was not even a thought. The stench and unpleasant scenery were uninviting, quite opposite of the river seen today. Now, the river sets a different scene — some even say it’s sparking with excitement. Moneen McBride, co-founder of Burning River Adventures, says the past couple [...]