Friends of the Mahoning River Applaud City of Warren for Installing Danger Dam Buoys on the River
The City of Warren has installed four “Danger Dam” buoys on the Mahoning River to warn kayakers of dangerous water conditions ahead. The Friends of the Mahoning River helped this project become a reality by informing the city of Warren about the Navigation Aid Grants program issued by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
Friends Group Anticipates New Girard Launch Site this September
A few years ago, the Friends of the Mahoning River approached the city of Girard with an original idea: to build a boat launch along the Mahoning River that would enable kayakers and paddlers to row from Girard all the way to Pennsylvania. The Friends Group has advocated for increased recreation opportunities on the river … Continue reading Friends Group Anticipates New Girard Launch Site this September
In June 2017, “Paddle Ohio” came to the Mahoning River Water Trail in Trumbull County! The largest turn-out in the state!
...3.66 miles from Swift Park, 870 Benedict-Leavittsburg Road Leavittsburg (off Rt. 82) to Leavittsburg's Canoe City section of the Mahoning River's Water Trail. Sun. July 9 Mahoning River Water Trail, meet at Canoe City MetroPark, 74 North Leavitt Rd. (just off Rt. 5) in Leavittsburg at 11:30 AM. A shuttle to Swift Park will be provided. Visit: … Continue reading In June 2017, “Paddle Ohio” came to the Mahoning River Water Trail in Trumbull County! The largest turn-out in the state!
The Friends Help Make the River Safer with Buoys Idea
Thanks to a request made by the Friends of the Mahoning River, six state-issued warning buoys are being installed to mark three industrial dams on the river. These buoys will help warn kayakers and canoeists of potential drowning hazards and will promote safer recreation.
