A Burning River No More
An Update on the Health of the Cuyahoga River

Photo courtesy of Jeffrey Gibson
Joint meeting with Cuyahoga Valley National Park 

6:00pm, Friday, Feb 26, 2016
Happy Days Lodge
500 West Streetsboro Road
Peninsula 44264.

League of Women Voters of the Akron Area is partnering with the National Park Service, Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Cleveland Metroparks, Summit Metro Parks, Friends of the Crooked River, Cuyahoga River Restoration, and Ohio EPA host a special evening event on Friday, February 26. Members and guests are encouraged to participate. For volunteer opportunities, contact Arrye Rosser at arrye33@aol.com.

 Lyceum Distinguished Speakers: Kyle Dreyfuss-Wells; A Burning River No Longer

Restoring freshwater resources and managing storm water directly impacts everyone’s quality of life. Kyle Dreyfuss-Wells, Deputy Director of Watershed Programs, Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District, presents hot topics in water quality. Of particular concern are the health of Lake Erie, the downstream impacts of land-use decisions, and combined sewer overflows. Come early to chat with other experts and activists about solutions and how you can get involved.

 After the lecture, the conversation continues with small-group discussions on healthy river topics. This is a chance to learn, network, and move our region forward. Happy Days Lodge, 6 p.m. information stations, 7 p.m. lecture, 8 p.m. small group discussions.

Admission: $6 adults, $3 children ages 3 - 12. General seating. Advance sales are available by calling 330-657-2909, option 4. You can also purchase online at conservancyforcvnp.org. Click on Events for listings and registration.  On lecture days, call the Cultural Arts Hotline at 440-546-5998 after 2 p.m. for up-to-date ticket availability and severe weather cancellations. 

Happy Days Lodge is located at 500 West Streetsboro Road (SR 303), 1 mile west of SR 8, Peninsula 44264.