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Gorge Dam Removal Moves Forward with $10 Million Contribution from FirstEnergy Subsidiary Ohio Edison

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AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) subsidiary Ohio Edison is contributing $10 million to expedite removal of the Gorge Dam, marking a major stride toward unlocking substantial environmental, economic and recreational benefits for communities along the Cuyahoga River in northeast Ohio.

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  • AKRON, Ohio, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) subsidiary Ohio Edison is contributing $10 million to expedite removal of the Gorge Dam, marking a major stride toward unlocking substantial environmental, economic and recreational benefits for communities along the Cuyahoga River in northeast Ohio.
  • For more information on the Gorge Dam removal and updates on the project's progress, visit bit.ly/freethefalls .
  • The Gorge Dam was built in 1911 by Northern Ohio Traction & Light – which later became Ohio Edison.
  • Before the Gorge Dam can be safely deconstructed, the removal and safe disposal of approximately one million cubic yards of sediment accumulated behind the dam is necessary.