Rep. Rader: $5M Approved for Heron Road Master Chrome Remediation in Detroit Shoreway, Celebrates Cleanup Efforts

CLEVELAND — State Rep. Tristan Rader (D-Lakewood) today announced that the Ohio Controlling Board has approved $5M to remediate the former Master Chrome site on Heron Road, delivering long overdue cleanup to the heart of Cleveland’s Detroit Shoreway neighborhood.

“This is what fighting for environmental justice looks like,” said Rep. Rader. “For too long, working class neighborhoods like Detroit Shoreway have borne the cost of toxic legacy sites while waiting for action. This $5M remediation means cleaner soil, safer air, and a healthier future for families who call this community home.”

This investment is the result of sustained advocacy to secure brownfield remediation funds for communities that have lived for decades with the consequences of industrial pollution. The Heron Road site has long posed environmental and public health risks. This remediation will stabilize contaminated land, reduce exposure to harmful substances, and lay the groundwork for future productive use.

“Brownfield remediation is not just about cleaning up the past. It is about unlocking the future,” concluded Rep. Rader. “By addressing environmental hazards head on, this project helps ensure that growth in Detroit Shoreway is safe, inclusive, and centered on community wellbeing.”

The cleanup will directly improve public health conditions while supporting broader neighborhood stabilization efforts. Remediating the site removes a significant barrier to reinvestment and aligns with ongoing revitalization work focused on housing, infrastructure, and long-term economic opportunity in the area.

Additional updates will be shared as work progresses, including how this project connects to wider neighborhood revitalization efforts already underway in Detroit Shoreway.