EARTHSC 1105 Lecture Notes - Lecture 34: Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Cuyahoga River, Maumee, Ohio
28 Nov 2017
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12,000 years ago to historical times native americans lived in the area. 1795 native americans forfeited all lands east of the cuyahoga river when they signed the treaty of greenville. The treaty was the result of the decisive loss to general. Anthony wayne at the battle of fallen timbers, near what is now the city of maumee, The treaty opened the ohio country to white settlers. 1827 the ohio and erie canals opened. 1969 pollution problems caused the cuyahoga river in cleveland to catch on fire. National attention to this helped the clean water act to pass in 1970. 1974 established as a national recreation area. Cuyahoga valley is the only national park in ohio, it is in summit and cuyahoga. The park contains many historical structures, preserved displays of 19th and early 20th century sustainable farming and restored displays of rural living. 15% of ohio"s population lives in the cuyahoga river"s watershed.
