The Rosie Report: July 2016
Learn all about drop shafts in the July edition of The Rosie Report.
FOCR Letter of Support for the Removal of the Gorge Dam
Friends of the Crooked River enthusiastically supports the removal of the Gorge Dam. We encourage all of our partners to follow suit. Below is our letter of support: Dear Mr. Zawiski, This letter serves as Friends of the Crooked River … Continued
The Rosie Report: June 2016
Read about the latest updates on the Ohio Canal Interceptor Tunnel construction in the June edition of The Rosie Report.
FOCR sends letter to the US Justice Department
Friends of the Crooked River sent a letter to the US Justice Department supporting the City of Akron’s request to revise the Consent Decree concerning plans to control combined sewer overflows and improve water quality in the Cuyahoga River. We … Continued
The Rosie Report: May 2016
The latest edition of the City of Akron’s Rosie Report has great news for Northeast Ohioans. Read about the new bicycle route along Main Street. Let’s have a cheer for a Sustainable Akron. Other news brings a BLAST notice as … Continued
Thank Your Legislators!
Attention dam busters, thank your legislators! As reported by the Akron Beacon Journal on May 4, the Ohio Legislator pass a capital budget that appropriated $750,000 to removal of the Gorge Dam. For more info on this and the other … Continued
Attention paddlers! River Day Race
Loosen up those shoulder muscles for RiverDay. Enter a paddle race on the Scenic Section of our beautiful river. Choose 5 or 11 miles. Have fun and beat the clock! Upper Cuyahoga River Race on May 21, 2016 Race Information … Continued
RiverDay 2016 is May 21
Have fun. Learn something. On Saturday, May 21, 2016, join Cuyahoga River Restoration, Friends of the Crooked River, and partners throughout the watershed in celebrating the 26th annual RiverDay. RiverDay is an opportunity to spend some time along the Cuyahoga … Continued
Kayak Race set for cuyahoga falls
Cuyahoga River to serve as course for whitewater race above Gorge Dam Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio – Whitewater kayakers will test their paddling skills as they compete in the Cuyahoga Falls Kayak Race on Saturday, April 23. The race will be held … Continued
The River Rat Revelry, Our Annual Gathering
Tuesday, April 19, 6 – 9 PM The Banquet Room – The Quirk Center 1201 Grant Avenue, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44223 Presentation All Things Cuyahoga River and City of Akron Pat Gsellman, Program Manager Akron Waterways Renewed Music: The Cool … Continued