Summary
- Conservationists released lake sturgeon into the once polluted Cuyahoga River
- The river has made a significant comeback, with improved water quality and diverse wildlife
- Reintroducing lake sturgeon can create a positive feedback loop for other species to thrive
- The history of the Cuyahoga River includes being a dumping ground for industrial waste and fires in the past
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- Cleveland Mayor Carl Stokes raised awareness about pollution in the Cuyahoga River in the 1970s
- The Clean Water Act was established to regulate industrial water pollution
- Akron and Cleveland received federal funds to address sewage discharge issues
- Removal of dams is helping fish species recover and improving the river’s ecosystem
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- The removal of the Gorge Dam could help take the Cuyahoga River off the EPA watchlist.
- Some individuals in northeast Ohio have overcome past perceptions to appreciate and value the river once more.
- There is a growing recognition of the worth of rivers, inspired by cities like Chicago with thriving riverfronts.