Hopes to Bring Whitewater Rafting to Cuyahoga Falls Still Afloat

The removal of two dams in the Cuyahoga River could happen as early as next year.

Once the dams are out of the way, says that could create a new opportunity for the city to become a whitewater rafting destination.

Without the dams in place, Robart said the river will be considered a Class IV or Class V for whitewater rafting.

The Falls News Press reports the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency and the city are working on a plan to remove the two dams in Cuyahoga Falls. The removal of the dam behind restaurant and the dam near the is funded by a grant from the North East Ohio Regional Sewer District’s CSO Elimination Program.

Cit Engineer Tony Demasi told the newspaper it would cost close to $1 million.

VIDEO Watch WKYC’s Eric Mansfield explain the possible changes to the river

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