Rep. Sykes Announces $100 Million To Clean Up Cuyahoga River Gorge Dam
AKRON, OH — U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) and the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a new project agreement with contributions from federal and local partners totaling more than $100 million to clean up nearly 875,000 cubic yards of contaminated sediments from the Cuyahoga River Gorge Dam.
“I’m glad to announce this project of more than $100 million to clean up the Cuyahoga River Gorge Dam. Once again, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is making a difference right here in Ohio’s 13th Congressional District. This important collaboration between the federal Environmental Protection Agency and local sponsors Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District, the City of Akron, FirstEnergy/Ohio Edison Company, and Ohio EPA will help restore the health of the Cuyahoga River, boosting job creation and economic development throughout the region,” said Rep. Sykes.
The partnership is between EPA and four non-federal sponsors: the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District, the City of Akron, FirstEnergy/Ohio Edison Company, and Ohio EPA. EPA’s portion of the project is funded by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Additionally, Summit Metro Parks, City of Cuyahoga Falls, and Summit County will support this project through financial and technical support.