Cuyahoga River fire

There had been repeated fires on the Cuyahoga River over the decades, but national coverage of a 1969 blaze sparked a movement that led to efforts to clean up the Cuyahoga and ultimately passage of the Clean Water Act.

The fourth annual event celebrates 50 years since passage of the Clean Water Act.

This story was originally published on July 22, 2019.Fifty years ago a burning river mobilized a generation of environmental activism. Citizens pushed for…

When the Cuyahoga River caught fire 50 years ago it helped spark an environmental movement in America. However, there was little coverage at the time and…

Fifty years ago, the Cuyahoga River caught on fire. It wasn’t the first time this had happened. And it really didn’t become a big deal nationally until…

About 250 people participated in the second annual “Blazing Paddles” event Saturday, as part of the commemoration of the 1969 Cuyahoga River fire.At…

The commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the final Cuyahoga River fire came to the Brecksville Dam Friday as part of the X-tinguish Torch Fest.“We…

Officials at Cuyahoga Valley National Park are preparing for this week’s 50th anniversary of the final Cuyahoga River fire.The “X-tinguish Torch Fest”…

The 30th annual RiverSweep is happening Saturday morning in Cleveland, along the Cuyahoga River.Volunteers are invited to help collect trash, old tires…

A new Cleveland City Council subcommittee is meeting for the first time today, and its focus is to figure out how to improve Lake Erie’s water…