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Two people in orange vests are in a gray metal boat on a wetland that has green algae on it.
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H2Ohio: Stopping wetland loss

March 10, 2023March 21, 2023 Sophie Young

Restoring Ohio’s wetlands Michele Copoly lives in west Akron, on land that used to be one large peat bog.  Since

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The Quality of Drinking Water in Kent

March 7, 2023 Ryan Struhar quality, water

“No, I have been working here for 13 years,” said John Ellison, the city of Kent water plant manager. Ellison

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Incorrect recycling in Portage County leads to more pollution

February 21, 2023March 8, 2023 Gavin Mitten

If a load of recyclable plastic reaches a buyer but is contaminated by one piece of non-recyclable plastic, the entire

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How the city of Akron generates power from its waste

May 6, 2022October 28, 2022 Maddy Haberberger

The city of Akron has been partnered with KB BioEnergy since 1989 to manage the waste solids byproduct produced following

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What happens when you flush in Akron? All about combined sewer overflows

May 5, 2022February 2, 2023 Maddy Haberberger
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Akron Sewer Cuyahoga River Water 

The Gorge Dam set to be removed by 2025

May 5, 2022October 28, 2022 Alexandra Golden

The Gorge Dam is causing one of the largest unresolved water quality problems affecting the Cuyahoga River.  Northern Traction &

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Ohio River spanning 14 states is polluted

May 5, 2022October 28, 2022 Alexandra Golden

Spanning 981 miles from Pittsburgh to Cairo, Illinois and flowing alongside 14 states is the Ohio River. The pollution in

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Cuyahoga Cleanup: Is it working?

April 29, 2022October 28, 2022 Brianna Canada

The Cuyahoga River is a historical part of  Northeast Ohio. 84.9 miles long, the river drains into the mouth of

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Who is allowed to dump waste into the Cuyahoga River and how are they regulated?

April 27, 2022October 28, 2022 Chris Abreu

Increased clean water regulations and new projects to clean up the Cuyahoga River do not mean industrial waste is completely

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The Cuyahoga River/Sewer Group Project

April 26, 2022October 28, 2022 Kelly Krabill

The Cuyahoga River headwaters start in the northeast corner of Geauga County, then runs south through Akron before turning north

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