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Dam Removal Reveals River’s Hidden Past | Cleveland News
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After 100 years of standing as a barrier, the Gorge Dam in Cuyahoga Falls is finally being dismantled — not for power, but to restore the river’s natural flow and revive ecosystems. Led by the U.S. EPA, the removal project began last year and will continue through 2027, with dredging — the most critical phase — revealing surprising treasures: at least eight mussel species unearthed from century-old sediment, now headed to Ohio State’s Museum of Biological Diversity. This isn’t just about clearing concrete; it’s about healing the river for fish, wildlife, and recreation, while locals eagerly await the return of a free-flowing waterway. Funding remains the next hurdle, but the dam’s final demolition is on its way.
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