H2Ohio is a statewide initiative to improve water quality. The program aims to work with farmers to reduce fertilizer pollution and incentivizebest practices, with financial incentives for producers.
The program was launched by the DeWine administration after toxic algal blooms threatened Toledo's water supply.
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Ohio’s General Assembly reduced funding to the H2Ohio program in June. The program is designed to protect the state's fresh water from toxic algal blooms and other threats. -
Environmental advocates are among thoes opposing the Ohio House proposal to cut H2Ohio by nearly 45%. This possible change comes as the U.S. EPA and Trump administration also chop funding. -
The Ohio Department of Development has contributed $1.6 million toward the Ohio village’s water infrastructure updates since 2021. Now, the Ohio EPA is contributing over $176,000 for additional improvements. -
Originally focused on Northwest Ohio farmers, H2Ohio is now enrolling farmers from all 88 counties. The water quality program aims to protect lakes and waterways from toxic slime and pollution. -
Lake Erie has been threatened by harmful algae blooms. But Ohio farmers are increasingly backing H2Ohio, a program to protect the lake and waterways around the state. -
Trotwood's wetland restoration will reverse historic changes to the area's water features and allow the streams to return to their original form. In other news, former public employee Robert M. Vanderhorst pleaded guilty last week to stealing one point eight million dollars. -
Ohio farmers say they’re on board with the state’s plans to slow down agricultural runoff into Lake Erie , which Gov. Mike DeWine has said is the...
