Free the Falls

Free the Falls

Summit Metro Parks

Episodes 11
Avg. Duration 53m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (29)
Since Jun 2024
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Every 2 Months
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About This Podcast

What's all the dam commotion about? In a project of historic significance, Summit Metro Parks and a large coalition of community partners are working together to remove the Gorge Dam on the Cuyahoga River. Summit Metro Parks Chief of Conservation Mike Johnson and Watershed Specialist Elaine Marsh will take listeners behind the scenes of Free the Falls, the dam removal that will create a vibrant future for the river, its watershed and its people.

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Protect the Land, Protect the Water

Mar 27, 2026 1h 4m

Why is milk the worst, and what can “tighty whities” teach us about soil health? Find out with City of Akron Watershed Superintendent Jessica Glowczewski! Clean drinking water doesn’t start at the…

Getting Sediment-al with Sevenson

Jan 22, 2026 45m

It’s a dirty job, but someone’s got to do it.   In this episode, Mike and Elaine talk with Project Manager Charlie Stein of Sevenson Environmental Services, the company responsible for dredging…

Sewers, Streams and Waterways Renewed

Oct 10, 2025 43m

An engineer who talks to humans instead of just blueprints? That’s Heather Ullinger. You may have seen City of Akron Senior Engineer Heather Ullinger at a Free the Falls public meeting or heard her…

S1E7 The Lower 46.5

Aug 21, 2025 45m

In this episode, Mike and Elaine are joined by Jennifer Grieser, Cleveland Metroparks director of natural resources and chair of the Cuyahoga River Area of Concern (AOC) Advisory Committee. The…

Engineering a Healthier River

Jul 23, 2025 59m

Is it true that it takes two really good mechanical engineers to make one average civil engineer? Once you sit down with Pat Gsellman, you’ll agree the answer is no. In this episode, Mike and Elaine…

Big Water, Small Table

Jun 11, 2025 1h 17m

Mike and Elaine reflect on years of grassroots advocacy, collaborative river restoration and environmental stewardship rooted in personal passion and long-term vision. Along the way, hear how a…

Come to a Dam Meeting

May 16, 2025 8m

After a period of quiet progress, big things are happening with the Free the Falls project! In this episode, Mike and Elaine share exciting news about the upcoming public meeting on Monday, May 19,…

The Fish Factor

Oct 30, 2024 53m

Nothing says “surprise” like learning the United States Geological Survey (USGS) is on its way to help! That’s right — the USGS is big on fish research, and that research extends to the Gorge Dam. In…

S1E2 Water is Life

Aug 31, 2024 58m

Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) isn’t like those other state EPAs, they’re a cool state EPA. After all, they helped Ohio become a leader in water quality assessment! Mike and Elaine are…

S1E1 The Past, Present and Future of the Gorge Dam

Jul 31, 2024 37m

In our premier episode, cohosts Mike and Elaine are joined by special guest Lisa King, executive director of Summit Metro Parks. Mike and Elaine recall their first meeting (hint: it involved a dam)…

Free the Falls Podcast Trailer

Jun 07, 2024 3m Trailer

Where's our dam host? In Alaska! While he's out exploring the Land of the Midnight Sun, Summit Metro Parks Biologist Jason Whittle shares a sneak peak of what's to come. Free the Falls premieres next…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Free the Falls have?

Free the Falls has published 11 episodes since June 2024, covering topics in Nature, Science.

Is Free the Falls still active?

Free the Falls is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 months. Average episode length is 53m.

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