What's all the dam commotion about? In a project of historic significance, Summit Metro Parks and a large coalition of community partners are working together to remove the Gorge Dam on the Cuyahoga River. Summit Metro Parks Chief of Conservation Mike Johnson and Watershed Specialist Elaine Marsh will take listeners behind the scenes of Free the Falls, the dam removal that will create a vibrant future for the river, its watershed and its people.
Free the Falls
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What's all the dam commotion about? In a project of historic significance, Summit Metro Parks and a large coalition of community partners are working together to remove the Gorge Dam on the Cuyahoga River. Summit Metro Parks Chief of Conservation Mike Johnson and Watershed Specialist Elaine Marsh will take listeners behind the scenes of Free the Falls, the dam removal that will create a vibrant future for the river, its watershed and its people.
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Recent Episodes
June 5, 2026
"Undamned" with Tara Lohan
Environmental journalist and author Tara Lohan discusses her book "Undammed" with hosts Mike and Elaine, exploring how freeing rivers revitalizes communities and ecosystems.
April 14, 2026
Come to the Dam Progress Report
<p>Winter is over, spring ephemerals are blooming and dredging on the Cuyahoga River at Gorge Metro Park has resumed, so naturally, it’s time for a community update! Mike and Elaine share details about the upcoming Free the Falls Public Progress Report on Tuesday, April 28 at the Akron-Summit County Public Library – Main Library (60 S. High St., Akron). We hope to see you there! </p><p>For more information about the progress report, including information about accessibility and parking, visit <a href="https://www.summitmetroparks.org/program-events/free-the-falls-progress-report/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">bit.ly/FTFppr</a>.</p><p> </p><p>Free the Falls ➡️<a href="https://www.summitmetroparks.org/about/free-the-falls/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><u>bit.ly/freethefalls </u></a> </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow Summit Metro Parks: </strong></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/summitmetroparks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><u>summitmetroparks </u></a> </p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/summitmetroparks/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><u>summitmetroparks </u></a> </p><p>X: <a href="https://twitter.com/metro_parks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><u>metro_parks</u></a></p>
March 27, 2026
Protect the Land, Protect the Water
<p>Why is milk the worst, and what can “tighty whities” teach us about soil health? Find out with City of Akron Watershed Superintendent Jessica Glowczewski! </p><p><br></p><p>Clean drinking water doesn’t start at the tap – it starts miles upstream. Jessica’s work stretches far beyond the treatment plant, across thousands of acres of forests, farms and streams in the Upper Cuyahoga River watershed. </p><p><br></p><p>We dig into the history that shaped Akron’s water system – from a devastating 1904 fire to the creation of Lake Rockwell – and how that legacy still guides decisions today. Jessica walks us through why the city owns so much land, how her team tracks down pollution in real time and what it means to manage water quality in a largely rural landscape. </p><p><br></p><p>This is a conversation about prevention over reaction. About solving problems before they reach the river. And about the quiet, often invisible work that keeps drinking water safe for hundreds of thousands of people. </p><p><br></p><p>And yes… we also talk about burying “tighty whities” in the soil to test ecosystem health. (Trust us, it makes sense – and you won’t forget it.) </p><p><br></p><p>Plus, learn how innovative programs like Project ACORN are planting trees, creating jobs and strengthening neighborhoods, all while improving water quality for generations to come.</p><p> </p><p>City of Akron Watershed Division ➡️ <a href="https://www.akronohio.gov/departments/service/water_supply_bureau/watershed_division.php" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><u>Akron, OH</u></a> </p><p>Free the Falls ➡️<a href="https://www.summitmetroparks.org/about/free-the-falls/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><u>bit.ly/freethefalls </u></a> </p><p><strong>Follow Summit Metro Parks: </strong></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/summitmetroparks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><u>summitmetroparks </u></a> </p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/summitmetroparks/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><u>summitmetroparks </u></a> </p><p>X: <a href="https://twitter.com/metro_parks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><u>metro_parks</u></a> </p>
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