The Reversal on the Chicago River: Sending it Downstream

In this episode, Alyssa tells Cap’n Scoot about the reversal on the Chicago River.

An alternative title could be “A River Runs with It.”

An undertaking brought about by necessity is considered to be one of the top structural engineering accomplishments.

Take a listen and learn.

Digressions include:

Taking shots at politicians

Jet Skis, boaters, and kayakers

Brushing your teeth

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SHOW NOTES:

MWRD: A River ReversedWTTW: Race the Reverse the Chicago River

Chicago Tribune: THE FLOW OF HISTORY

Chicago Tribune: Flashback: In the battle against cholera, a creative city engineer raised streets, tunneled into the lake and reversed the river

WTTW: The History of the Chicago River

Conde Nast Traveler: The Chicago River Actually Flows Backwards

US Crop. of Army Engines: Chicago Harbor Lock – busiest in nation last year for lockages, vessels

WBEZ: Floods, Carp, And Crap: The Environmental Impacts Of The Chicago River Reversal

Thrillist: The Seven Wonders of Chicago

Chicago Tribune: Kayaking the Chicago River? Now you can get an estimate of bacteria levels before you go.

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