Akron Partners with Fairlawn on Schocalog Run Dam Removal & Water Restoration

Akron City Council approved an ordinance authorizing the city to enter into a sponsorship agreement with the City of Fairlawn for the Water Resource Restoration Sponsor Program. The item was placed on the consent agenda and passed 13-0. Project Details: - Involves removal of a dam along Schocalog Run - Part of Fairlawn's larger $1.2 million project converting the former Rosemont Country Club into a 66-acre preserve - The preserve will include wetlands, trails, and a visitor center - Focused on restoring the Schocalog Run watershed Why This Matters: Dam removals improve water quality, reduce flooding risk, and restore natural waterways. This inter-city partnership between Akron and Fairlawn demonstrates regional collaboration on environmental infrastructure. Source: City of Akron Council Meeting, March 2, 2026