Ep. 7: Towboat Deckhands, the Ohio River’s Unsung Heroes
You probably know them as “pushers” or “towboats.” But whatever you do—under penalty of ridicule—don’t call them tugboats. They don’t actually pull or...
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The Ohio River’s long legacy as a “working river” has made it the most polluted in the country. Those living along its banks are now beginning to realize that reimagining their relationship with the river could prove crucial to the region’s future. Headwaters explores what this new chapter in the river’s history could look like — and how we can get there.
Ep. 6: The role of hydropower in our region and river transportation on the Ohio
In this episode, we tap into the role of hydropower in our region. Plus, river transportation on the Ohio is big business but it depends on aging infr...
Ep. 5: Industrial Pollution that Still Plagues the Ohio
Industrial pollution like mercury and PCBs and chemical spills have plagued the Ohio River for years -- and worried residents and environmentalists. ...
Ep. 4: Finding the Sweet Spot for Development Along the Ohio
As towns large and small along the Ohio River try to attract more industry and create jobs, many are asking, “Is there room for river recreation?” You...
Ep. 3: Teflon is Sticking To the Ohio
In this episode, we visit one small West Virginia town still plagued by contamination from DuPont’s nonstick chemical used in Teflon. And, what’s the ...
Ep. 2: Water Trading and Toxic Algae
In this episode, we look at how water trading could help farmers and the Ohio and how toxic algae is brewing on the river.
Ep. 1: The Value of Water
River recreation, flooding, pollution, drinking water -- these are all pieces of puzzle that make up the Ohio River watershed. How do we begin fitting...