Huff Run facts for kids
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Huff Run at low flow, September 2005
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Rose Township, Carroll County 1,066 ft (325 m) 40°38′49″N 81°12′54″W / 40.64694°N 81.21500°W |
| River mouth | Conotton Creek Sandy Township, Tuscarawas County 875 ft (267 m) 40°35′18″N 81°22′35″W / 40.58833°N 81.37639°W |
| Length | 9.9 mi (15.9 km) |
| Basin features | |
| Basin size | 13.9 sq mi (36 km2) |
Huff Run is a small stream, about 9.9 miles (15.9 km) long, in eastern Ohio. It flows into Conotton Creek, which is a larger stream. Conotton Creek then joins the Tuscarawas River, which flows into the Muskingum River, and finally into the Ohio River.
Huff Run flows through parts of Sandy Township and Rose Township. The only town directly in the area where Huff Run collects water is Mineral City. The lowest point of the stream is about 875 feet above sea level.
Sometimes, a dam called Dover Dam, located downstream on the Tuscarawas River, can cause water to back up into Huff Run. This helps control floods further down the river. If the water level gets too high, it can cause flooding in areas around Mineral City and close roads.
History of Huff Run
Huff Run is named after Godfrey Huff, who was one of the first settlers in Sandy Township. He came from Pennsylvania and bought a large piece of land there in May 1805. Some records suggest he might have arrived even earlier, around 1801 or 1803.
Godfrey Huff was a strong man and a member of the Dunkard Brethren church. He was known for raising many hogs near the river. He would then take them all the way to Detroit, Michigan, to sell them. He used the money he earned to pay for his land.
Godfrey Huff had five sons: Michael, Henry, Samuel, Frederick, and Andrew. Most of his sons later moved to Iowa. Godfrey Huff himself passed away in Sandy Township around 1825.
Environmental Challenges
Huff Run has faced many environmental problems over the years. One major issue is acid mine drainage (AMD). This happens when water flows through old coal mines and picks up harmful chemicals, making the water very acidic and polluted.
Other problems include illegal dumping of trash, raw sewage getting into the stream from broken septic systems, and poor management of land near the stream. These issues can harm the plants and animals that live in and around the water.
Working Towards a Cleaner Huff Run
Since 1996, a group called the Huff Run Watershed Restoration Partnership has been working to make the water cleaner. They are sponsored by an organization called Rural Action.
This partnership has received millions of dollars in grants to help fix the problems caused by acid mine drainage. They manage many projects to clean up the water and restore the natural environment of Huff Run. Their goal is to make Huff Run a healthy stream again for everyone to enjoy.
