The Great Lakes Compact, signed in 2008, has the potential to safeguard our water supply and foster healthy, sustainable and vibrant communities for centuries to come. HB 473 breaks that promise and allows industry virtually unlimited water while leaving little for the public and environment.
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Tell Governor Kasich to Restore the Clean Ohio Fund
In 2008, Ohio voters passed a bond measure — the Clean Ohio Fund — to support greenways and farmland preservation, brownfield clean up, and recreational trails. Despite overwhelming support and benefits from Clean Ohio programs, no funding has been allocated for the last two years.
Tell Governor Kasich to help make Ohio cleaner and greener and fully allocate Clean Ohio Funding!
Watch the Clean Water Campaign video
In 2010, Aveda and Siera Club Ohio Chapter raised $65,000 for the Clean Water Campaign. Check out what we are doing in the Sierra Club Ohio Clean Water Campaign Video.
The Clean Water Campaign is on the move. To find out more about resources and events in your area, contact matt.trokan@sierraclub.org
Find a Frack site near you
May 14th, 2012
Did you know fracking is in Ohio? The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is permitting almost 1 new well a day. There are also over 170 injection wells accepting toxic fracking waste from in and out of state. Check the Map to find a well near you!
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Make a call to help Save Lake Erie!
May 2nd, 2012
The Great Lakes Compact, signed in 2008, has the potential to safeguard our water supply and foster healthy, sustainable and vibrant communities for centuries to come. HB 473 breaks that promise and allows industry virtually unlimited water while leaving little for the public and environment. Please [...continue reading.]
Cincinnati Chooses 100% Green Energy
May 2nd, 2012
Thanks to everyone who helped out with this clean energy victory in Cincinnati! We asked City Council to include clean, renewable energy in their Request for Proposals (RFP) and they delivered. City Manager Dohoney has chosen to award the city’s 2-year aggregation contract to FirstEnergy [...continue reading.]
How Much Does Using Coal Really Cost?
April 3rd, 2012
Ever wonder what it really costs to keep the lights on? You know what your bill says, but what’s the actual price? A recent article in Mother Jones gives us the opportunity to find out. From mining impacts in Appalachia to children’s brain development, this [...continue reading.]
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