USGS to Study Flow of Cuyahoga River in May through September

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is studying ways to increase recreational activities of the Cuyahoga River. This summer, USGS scientists will be turning the river pink for a day to study how the water flows and what concentrations of microbes relate to those flows. The study will follow a big rain and will occur sometime between May 14 and September 30, 2001.

USGS hydrologists will be releasing a harmless red dye, known as rhodamine WT, into the Cuyahoga River between Portage Trail and Old Rockside Road. This study will provide information on the microbiological quality of the river for recreational purposes, such as canoeing, wading, and fishing.

The USGS serves the nation by providing reliable scientific information to: describe and understand the Earth; minimize loss of life and property from natural disasters; manage water, biological, energy, and mineral resources; and enhance and protect our quality of life.

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