EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENTAnother way to protect
precious watershed areas is to get the community involved in protecting the river as a
community asset. Akron works with several organizations to keep the Upper Cuyahoga 
Watershed protected and natural. Some of these organizations:
- Upper Cuyahoga River Watershed Task Force and Scenic River Council
- Friends of the Crooked River
- Headwaters Land Trust
- Geauga and Portage County Soil and Water Conservation Districts
- Cleveland Metroparks Institute of the Great Outdoors
- Geauga Parks District
The City of Akron’s Watershed Program offers educational opportunities for schools
and community groups upon request. 
Two programs are offered: the Watershed Program focuses on defining a
watershed, watershed stewardship and protection of natural waterways; the Treatment
Program focuses on water treatment styles and Akron’s water treatment facilities. The
Watershed Program is available for K-Adult. The Treatment Program is available for grade
7-Adult. Akron Water Supply also gives tours of the treatment facilities for schools and
community groups who are interested. Please contact the watershed office by calling
330-678-0077 ext. 437 or email at AkronWatershed@akronohio.gov
for more details or to request a program visit.
