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 [...]
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 [...]
During my time in this environmental investigations class I learned a number of new things such as the growth of wildlife in the river, the river's powerful history and even how our local sewers impact the health and quality of our waterways. One of the things that my not-so-science-brained self learned this semester was that [...]
After an extensive campaign, the Cuyahoga River is now a designated water trail. The designation serves as an example of the river's transformation from a polluted waterway to a recreational river. Andrea Irland is with the National Park Service Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance program. She spearheaded the campaign to designate the river as a [...]
I recently had the chance to talk to India Nicole Burton, a co-director of the Cleveland Public Theatre's recent show about the Cuyahoga River, "Fire on the Water." During our interview she mentioned that the play alluded to the importance of Carl and Louis Stokes in helping with not only the Cuyahoga River, but environmentalism [...]
Last week, I took a day trip up and down the Cuyahoga River with my professor and another classmate. We started right where the river does, at the headwaters in Geauga County. It would be fair to say I was underwhelmed; naturally, I just expected to see much more than I did. A lot of [...]
On November 3, my classmates and I explored Wendy Park and Whiskey Island on the Cuyahoga River. I was completely overwhelmed by the beauty of the river. At Wendy Park, we saw families and their dogs walking along the shoreline. We really appreciated their friendliness and kindness. However, we also saw a litany of trash [...]
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 [...]
When attempting to recreate on the Cuyahoga River, just as on any body of water, it's imperative to be aware of how the river works and the dangers it potentially presents. Just a month ago, over Labor Day weekend, a kayaker capsized on the water, causing her death. One of the most pressing concerns for [...]
Early environmental learning All my life, I lived near two famous bodies and I still know very little about either of them. I am 22 years old and still trying to educate myself about climate change and other environmental issues I could've learned in middle and high school. The biggest things I really learned early [...]
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