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The Cuyahoga River Fire and Lake Erie: A Journey Through History and Ecology

Explore the historical significance of the Cuyahoga River fire on January 23, 1969, caused by oil dumping, and its role in prompting the Clean Water Act, led by Mark Herrington. Discover Lake Erie’s ecosystems, including fish species like Yellow Perch and Walleye, and learn about its dimensions, depth, and temperature. With a surface area of 9,940 square miles, Lake Erie is bordered by New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Michigan, housing approximately 7,500 liters of water. This fascinating narrative highlights vital environmental changes and developments.

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The Cuyahoga River Fire and Lake Erie: A Journey Through History and Ecology

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  1. Lake Erie by, Josh Emma Matt And Tim next

  2. The Cuyahoga River The Cuyahoga River caught on fire in January 23 1969. It caught on fire because oil was getting constantly dumped into the river and when a boat turned on a spark went off and hit the oil and that’s how the fire started in 1960.next

  3. The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) An agency of the federal government of the United States charged with protecting human health and with safeguarding the natural environment. next

  4. Mark Herrington Cuyahoga river fire led to the clean water act. Mark Herrington led the Clean Water Act. next

  5. Fish of Lake Erie There are many fish in Lake Erie and some are, Yellow perch, White Sucker, and Walleye. next

  6. The depth and surface of Lake Erie The surface of lake Erie is 9,940 square miles, and The depth of lake Erie is 62 feet to 210 feet. next

  7. The temp. of lake Erie The Temp. of lake Erie is 71.6 F , 22 C, and 295 K. next

  8. States that Border Lake Erie There are 4 states that border lake Erie, and they are New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Michigan. next

  9. liters of water in Lake Erie There are 7500 liters of water in lake Erie next

  10. The Big Lake Erie Lake Erie is 9940sq. Miles next

  11. Volume of every lake Lake Erie is the 17th largest lake in volume in every country. next

  12. Bibliography www.cuvahesriveronlineexhibition.com www.epa.gov http://www.countysupervisors.org Music “Sorry” by Buckcherry

  13. Thanks for watching

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