This material was used to build Kirtland Temple and other local structures. Berea sandstone is still used as a local building material According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, more than 49 species of fish and 90 bird species live in the Chagrin River watershed, including the American brook lamprey, which is relatively rare in Ohio. Sports and recreation Hiking is popular along many areas along the Chagrin River. Some area are also popular for fishing, and ESPN Outdoors recommends the Chagrin River for fishing, especially for finding steelhead. The Daniels Park Dam, a small lowhead dam, was their favorite spot. On December 31, 2004, the Daniels Park Dam failed due to excess pressure from ice and water. The Aurora branch of the Chagrin River is a class III-IV of whitewater, according to the American Whitewater Association. On the other hand, the Daniels Park section is rated a class I. Channelization In 2007, in violation of both state law and Federal Regulations, the of the East Branch of the river was channelized and diked to prevent flooding on agricultural land owned by the Village of Kirtland Hills. This activity was conducted by local developer Jerome Osborne who leases the land from the village. Both the village and Osborne have been cited for this illegal activity. This activity both threatened the riparian floodplain in the area of disruption, and increases the likelihood and severity of flooding in downstream the communities of Willoughby and Eastlake. As of September 2007, a plan was being developed to restore the East Branch to its original condition, and further action against the cited parties is being considered. Gallery See also List of rivers of Ohio References External links Chagrin River Watershed Partners Rivers of Ohio Tributaries of Lake Erie Rivers of Cuyahoga County, Ohio Rivers of Geauga County, Ohio Rivers of Lake County, Ohio Rivers of Portage County, Ohio