Abstract
This oral history interview with Steven Moss documents his childhood and lifelong experiences in Independence, Ohio, and the surrounding Cuyahoga Valley, with particular attention to environmental change and outdoor recreation. Moss describes growing up in a semi-rural suburban setting in the 1950s–1970s, emphasizing family life, neighborhood activities, and frequent engagement with local woods, streams, and wildlife. He recounts early experiences hunting, fishing, and exploring nearby waterways, which informed his later education and career in fisheries management with the Ohio Division of Wildlife. A significant portion of the interview details observed changes in the Cuyahoga River and its tributaries, including water quality, fish populations, and aquatic ecosystems, tracing a transition from heavily polluted conditions in the mid-twentieth century to gradual ecological recovery by the late twentieth century. Moss also reflects on shifting patterns in local flora and fauna, land use, and recreational practices, providing insight into broader environmental and community transformations in the region.
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Interviewee
Moss, Steven (interviewee)
Interviewer
Rosser, Arrye (interviewer); Farinacci, Ashley (participant)
Project
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
Date
9-18-2017
Document Type
Oral History
Duration
39 minutes
Recommended Citation
"Steven Moss interview, 08 September 2017" (2017). Cleveland Regional Oral History Collection. Interview 343024.
https://engagedscholarship.csuohio.edu/crohc000/1425
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