Water is our greatest shared asset – and our greatest shared responsibility.

Our great Lake Erie and the winding Cuyahoga River have shaped and connected our region to the world. These waterways have powered industry, supported generations of workers, and sparked one of the nation’s most influential environmental movements. Today, these waterways are driving a new chapter of environmental progress and economic opportunity.

The Fresh Water Institute is a Cuyahoga County initiative designed to catalyze a culture of freshwater stewardship and position our region as a global freshwater leader. We are dedicated to convening and collaborating with our region’s water leaders to increase educational programming, grow our sustainable water economy, expand access to our waterfronts, and advocate for our freshwater resources.

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