Ep. 7: Towboat Deckhands, the Ohio River’s Unsung Heroes
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 tugboat... Read more
5 Mar 2018
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5mins
Ep. 6: The role of hydropower in our region and river transportation on the Ohio
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 busines... Read more
14 Dec 2017
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13mins
Ep. 5: Industrial Pollution that Still Plagues the Ohio
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 resi... Read more
3 Aug 2017
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14mins
Ep. 4: Finding the Sweet Spot for Development Along the Ohio
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 r... Read more
17 Jul 2017
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16mins
Ep. 3: Teflon is Sticking To the Ohio
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 us... Read more
27 Jun 2017
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11mins
Ep. 2: Water Trading and Toxic Algae
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 rive... Read more
27 Jun 2017
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14mins
Ep. 1: The Value of Water
Ep. 1: The Value of Water
River recreation, flooding, pollution, drinking water -- these are all pieces of puzzle that make up the Ohio River wate... Read more
21 Jun 2017
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16mins