Just a few decades ago, there were many parts of the Cuyahoga River where fish simply didn't exist. The water was so polluted that they could not survive. Today, however, is a much different story. The fish population has exploded. From Steelhead Trout to Bulegill, there are over 65 different species of fish that call [...]
Meet Ian Adams: Northeast Ohio’s Landscape Photographer
"This must be my student!" Ian says. As I walked in to meet Ian Admas, I found him making small talk with a park ranger before he spoke to me. He greeted me with a warm smile and firm handshake. As I would begin talking with him about his life as a photographer, I would [...]
Charlie Malone and River Stanzas
Malone is the Program Outreach Manager for the Wick Poetry Center and works on promoting outreach through the center. This past summer the Wick Poetry Center celebrated the 50 year anniversary of the Cuyahoga River fire by creating River Stanzas. Charlie Malone outside of Wick Poetry Center, Malone worked on programming for the River Stanzas [...]
Jennifer Grieser and The Cuyahoga River Area of Concern
Jennifer Grieser is the director of natural resources for the Cleveland Metroparks. She works to create various watershed programs in the area by identifying stream restoration projects that require assistance to help return to a healthy state. In addition to this she serves as the Chair of Cuyahoga River Area of Concern Advisory Committee. The [...]
Can our creativity connect us to nature?
I think it’s safe to say that art and creative projects have been heavily influenced by nature throughout our human history. Painters like Vincent Van Gogh and Claude Monet gained much of their fame from their nature-inspired paintings. Poetry and songs have used natural elements to express emotion. Film and television shows have used the [...]
Charlie Malone talks River Stanzas
This year, Kent State University's Wick Poetry Center used their Traveling Stanzas to create the "River Stanzas." It was and continues to be a project that celebrates the improvement since the Cuyahoga River's burning that happened 50 years ago and the hopes for the river's future. Charlie Malone, Wick Poetry's program and outreach manager discusses [...]
But I thought Dams were Good?
In my previous post I discussed the history of some of the dams along the Cuyahoga and why they were removed or in the process of being removed. Many, including me, used to think of a dam and figured it was just part of the way things worked and necessary. Through extended research I have [...]
Rising Global Temperatures show trend in hurricane season, local ecosystems
We see it everywhere. It is in the news, in our social media feeds, in our weekly conversations and, depending on your view, it could be unfolding right before our eyes. Climate change is a controversial topic within our society and pressing political issue around the world. When we think of climate change two main [...]
Matt Fredmonsky Discusses Cuyahoga Stewardship
The Cuyahoga River has recently become a very appealing river to people looking for a place to canoe or kayak. Matthew Fredmonsky is with the Keelhauler's Canoe and Kayak Club and he's been paddling the river for over six years. He said the river is becoming a favorite among paddlers. "A lot of our members [...]
Climate change affecting Lake Erie fish, ecosystems
As climate change continues to warp temperatures and ecosystems across the planet, Lake Erie is not spared in any capacity. Ohio State University student's went to work in the lake learning about what climate change and pollution specifically were doing to the populations. Stu Ludsin, researcher, professor and director of Ohio State University's Aquatic Ecology [...]
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