Mill Creek /tags/mill-creek Mill Creek en-US Copyright Mon, 08 Sep 2025 08:16:00 GMT It just got easier to float Cincinnati's central waterway /local-news/2025-09-08/kayak-rental-mill-creek A new pilot program allows users to rent kayaks from a remote kiosk at Salway Park in Northside. Mon, 08 Sep 2025 08:16:00 GMT /local-news/2025-09-08/kayak-rental-mill-creek Nick Swartsell How an after-school canoe club is inspiring the next generation of environmentalists in Cincinnati /environment/2025-05-29/adventure-crew-after-school-canoe-club Kids today are spending less time outside than in generations past. That's causing them to be disconnected from nature which, in turn, makes them less likely to advocate for the environment as adults. Thu, 29 May 2025 08:05:00 GMT /environment/2025-05-29/adventure-crew-after-school-canoe-club Isabel Nissley Fish will soon migrate up the entire Mill Creek once again /environment/2025-01-08/low-head-dams-mill-creek-modified The Mill Creek Alliance is getting ready to modify the two largest remaining low head dams, improving the stream for wildlife and making it safer for people. Thu, 09 Jan 2025 00:28:40 GMT /environment/2025-01-08/low-head-dams-mill-creek-modified Isabel Nissley The long-neglected Beekman Corridor is seeing big investment. Can it benefit residents there? /local-news/2024-12-19/beekman-corridor-investment-residents People in the neighborhoods just west of the Mill Creek are excited about big projects improving the area after years of disinvestment. But they also wonder if those changes will make their communities less affordable. Thu, 19 Dec 2024 05:49:00 GMT /local-news/2024-12-19/beekman-corridor-investment-residents Nick Swartsell Tri-State Trails secures more funding for Mill Creek Greenway, West Side connections /environment/2024-10-10/tri-state-trails-funding-mill-creek-west-side-connections A national initiative is investing in Cincinnati's shared-use trail system to help close gaps on the West Side. Thu, 10 Oct 2024 20:17:53 GMT /environment/2024-10-10/tri-state-trails-funding-mill-creek-west-side-connections Isabel Nissley Long neglected, the Mill Creek Corridor is getting renewed attention /local-news/2023-07-28/mill-creek-corridor-neglect-renewed-attention Once an industrial powerhouse, lots of land in the heart of Hamilton County hosts vacant factories and brownfields. But there are efforts to bring those areas back to life. Fri, 28 Jul 2023 21:08:11 GMT /local-news/2023-07-28/mill-creek-corridor-neglect-renewed-attention Nick Swartsell The last of the Beekman grain silos, a towering Cincinnati landmark, comes down July 29 /local-news/2023-07-20/beekman-grain-silos-cincinnati-come-down-july The silos have stood 250 feet over Millvale and North Fairmount since 1915. For many in the community, they've come to symbolize the environmental and economic challenges the neighborhoods have faced. Thu, 20 Jul 2023 18:02:19 GMT /local-news/2023-07-20/beekman-grain-silos-cincinnati-come-down-july Nick Swartsell The Mill Creek is rebounding. Camp Washington residents hope more of their environment follows /local-news/2023-05-11/camp-washington-environmental-challenges-mill-creek-bald-eagles Camp Washington juxtaposes air quality issues and the need for green space with a resurgent Mill Creek and even bald eagle sightings. Thu, 11 May 2023 08:46:00 GMT /local-news/2023-05-11/camp-washington-environmental-challenges-mill-creek-bald-eagles Nick Swartsell Weekend rains could dampen improvements at Mill Creek treatment plant /local-news/2023-03-23/weekend-rains-could-dampen-improvements-at-mill-creek-treatment-plant A power failure at the Mill Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant earlier this month caused partially treated and untreated waste to be released into the Mill Creek and Ohio River for a few days. Thu, 23 Mar 2023 20:26:18 GMT /local-news/2023-03-23/weekend-rains-could-dampen-improvements-at-mill-creek-treatment-plant Becca Costello Air quality monitor lost power during Saturday's fire in Camp Washington /local-news/2023-03-10/air-quality-monitor-lost-power-fire-camp-washington Air quality measurements were at normal levels when it started working again Sunday. Fri, 10 Mar 2023 08:00:00 GMT /local-news/2023-03-10/air-quality-monitor-lost-power-fire-camp-washington Nick Swartsell