
What's all the dam commotion about? In a project of historic significance, Summit Metro Parks and a large coalition of community partners are working together to remove the Gorge Dam on the Cuyahoga River. Summit Metro Parks Chief of Conservation Mike Johnson and Watershed Specialist Elaine Marsh will take listeners behind the scenes of Free the Falls, the dam removal that will create a vibrant fu... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 13 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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What happens when a river is finally allowed to run free?
In this episode of Free the Falls, Mike and Elaine speak with environmental journalist and author Tara Lohan about her new book, “Undammed: Freeing Rivers and Bringing Communities to Life.” T... more
Winter is over, spring ephemerals are blooming and dredging on the Cuyahoga River at Gorge Metro Park has resumed, so naturally, it’s time for a community update! Mike and Elaine share details about the upcoming Free the Falls Public Progress Report ... more
Why is milk the worst, and what can “tighty whities” teach us about soil health? Find out with City of Akron Watershed Superintendent Jessica Glowczewski!
Clean drinking water doesn’t start at the tap – it starts miles upstream. Jessica’s work stre... more
It’s a dirty job, but someone’s got to do it.
In this episode, Mike and Elaine talk with Project Manager Charlie Stein of Sevenson Environmental Services, the company responsible for dredging contaminated sediment as part of the Free the Falls dam... more
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I’m so excited about this project and I really and enjoying getting all of the information as well as the backstory to so much of the great environmental work you all have done!!!
This is an incredible project. I can’t wait to see the natural falls be revealed. When will the next episode be published???
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A deep look at dam removal and watershed restoration around the Gorge Dam on the Cuyahoga River, with hosts recounting progress, community engagement, and technical milestones. Episodes frequently cover sediment dredging, public updates, partnerships between Summit Metro Parks and local agencies, and ongoing efforts to rebalance the river for public use and ecological health. Noteworthy elements include transparent project updates, hands-on explanations of engineering and environmental work, and a strong emphasis on education and public involvement. This show is likely to appeal to listeners who care about water quality, river restoration, and collaborative public projects in the region.
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