06/30/09

Welcome to the online home of the Cuyahoga River.

The picture in the upper corner was chosen because it illustrates that the Cuyahoga River is a river of contrasts.  For some it is a haven of beauty, a source of inspiration, and place for recreation.  For others it is a ditch to be used as a sewer and forgotten or as a resource to be exploited for a quick profit. 

Great news!  Gorge Metro Park hydropower project is no more.   On June 12th, 2009, Metro Hydroelectric surrendered their Preliminary Permit for the proposed hydroelectric project.  This ends the threat this project posed to Gorge Metro Park and the Cuyahoga River.  Thanks goes out all of those people who attended meetings, made calls, and wrote letters for the purpose of stopping this project.  Your efforts have been rewarded.  Special thanks goes to Metro Parks Serving Summit County for taking a strong stand against this project. 

2009 Canoeing Schedule can be found under Outings.

2009 Schedule is now posted.

Click here to read our Conservations Chair's editorial from the August 10th, 2006,  Akron Beacon Journal. 

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 Contact the Virtual RiverKeeper  with any question about this website, Friends of the Crooked River or the Cuyahoga River.