Blazing Paddles

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Blazing Paddles uses Cuyahoga River fire anniversary to highlight recovery

Des Torres

The annual event organized by Cleveland nonprofit Share the River takes place ahead of the anniversary of the 1969 fire on the Cuyahoga River, which focused national attention on the pollution impacting the river.
Arts & Culture

'Blazing Paddles' event to bring 600 watercraft back to the Cuyahoga River

Kabir Bhatia

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

Towpath Trail Groundbreaking, New Sewer District Pump Station Part of Cuyahoga50 Events

Kabir Bhatia

State, local and federal officials broke ground on Saturday on the final piece of the Ohio & Erie Canalway Towpath Trail in Cleveland. The final section…
Environment & Energy

Paddlers Celebrate the Rebirth of the Cuyahoga, 50 Years After the River Burned

Kabir Bhatia

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

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