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The Cuyahoga Area of Concern (AOC) works to bring the lower Cuyahoga River and nearshore Lake Erie back to health.

For more information about what we do please visit our website. The Cuyahoga River Area of Concern (AOC), formerly the RAP (Remedial Action Plan,) is the lower 46.5 miles of the river, and 11 miles of Lake Erie shoreline, designated by the U.S. and Canada as one of many waterways contributing to problems in the Great Lakes. It is also a partnership between Ohio EPA and an AOC Advisory Committee - dozens of stakeholder organizations and citizens working to remove impairments.

06/05/2026

Is your child texting about the Cuyahoga River AOC?

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06/04/2026

This past weekend the Cuyahoga AOC joined exhibitors at the 4 Miles 4 Water annual fundraiser! Thank you to Drink Local Drink Tap for inviting us to be a part of this amazing event! We are always happy to share the work we do and provide educational activities for all ages.

Drop by next time!

05/29/2026

The Cuyahoga River AOC is happy to welcome Len Rincon Martinez as our Summer Intern!

Len is a rising senior at Case Western Reserve University studying Cognitive Science and Environmental Studies. He is eager to advance community engagement initiatives and public education strategies.

05/26/2026

Thank you to the City of Cleveland's Water Pollution Control for inviting us to their annual open house where we received more than 600 students' grades K-8.

Last week the Advisory Committee had the opportunity to instill in our youth the importance of keeping our river clean through guided activities.

Let's keep it flowing! 🩵

05/01/2026

Ohio Lake Erie Commission (OLEC) Report Shows Significant Progress in Ohio’s Restoration Efforts across ‘Areas of Concern’

OLEC released the 2024-2025 Areas of Concern Program Highlights, providing an overview of ongoing restoration efforts, recent accomplishments, and significant milestones across Ohio’s three federally designated Areas of Concern (AOCs) along the shores of Lake Erie.

The Highlight Report outlines a summary of restoration achievements for each of the AOCs, which include the Black River, Cuyahoga River, and Maumee River. Over the past two years, Ohio’s three remaining AOCs have reached several milestones with the support of the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative and numerous local partners. Some of those accomplishments include completing a total of 62 of 106 Management Actions. Additionally, the program hit a major milestone in 2024-2025 by removing five Beneficial Use Impairments (BUIs).

Read more here:
https://lakeerie.ohio.gov/programs-and-projects/areas-of-concern/01-Program+Overview?utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery

04/23/2026

Spring is in FULL SWING! 🌸

The Advisory Committee will be attending several events in the coming weeks, so mark your calendars and swing by our table to learn more about how we're bringing 1 river, 21 subwatersheds, and 10 miles of Lake Erie shore back to health! 🩵

We hope to see you around! 🤗

04/01/2026

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency just announced the continued dredging of sediment in the Cuyahoga River at Gorge Metro Park. This effort is part of the Gorge Dam GLLA Sediment Cleanup project, which is a Management Action Project for the Cuyahoga River AOC.

📲 Check out the Press Release: https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-resumes-sediment-cleanup-project-cuyahoga-falls

03/19/2026

We had such a memorable and exciting day at the Slovenian National Home last week for the 2026 Cuyahoga River AOC Symposium ! 🤩

Thank you to everyone who joined us to share in a day of stories, learning, and connection flowing through our waterways. From the vital role of Mohawk culture in restoration efforts across national borders to powerful storytelling of the Cuyahoga River’s past, present, and future, this event truly highlighted how our work in the region continues to shape the flow of progress. 🩵

We were also proud to honor Dr. Julie Wolin from CSU as the 2025 Champion of the River for her lasting impact across the region! 👏

Thank you as well to our sponsors and funders, whose generosity made this event possible.

Keep up with the Cuyahoga River AOC and sign up for our quarterly newsletter!

📲 : https://mailchi.mp/cuyahogaswcd/cuyahoga-river-aoc-quarterly-newsletter

03/11/2026

We are ONE DAY AWAY from the 2026 Cuyahoga River AOC Symposium !

We are so excited to host you all tomorrow, but this event would not be possible without our amazing sponsors! A HUGE THANK YOU to Davey Resource Group, Ohio Sea Grant, Cleveland Water Alliance, Cuyahoga Soil & Water Conservation District, Interlake Maritime Services, and the Ohio Environmental Council. 🩵

Additional funding has been provided through a grant from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency and the United States Environmental Protection Agency, with funds from the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. 🤍

⏰ Registration ends TONIGHT!
📲 https://buff.ly/roEnU2i

03/09/2026

Have you ever wondered about the stories flowing behind the Gorge Dam? 🧭

There’s still time to register for the Cuyahoga River AOC 2026 Symposium and hear from Megan Shaeffer, Supervisor of Cultural Resources at Summit Metro Parks. She’ll explore the deep history of the Gorge Metro Park, sharing how people once lived here, and how they interacted with and shaped the environment long ago.

Come uncover the past and see the river through a new lens.

📲 Register today: https://buff.ly/roEnU2i

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Cleveland, OH
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Website

http://www.cuyahogaaoc.org/

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