Although the overuse of antibiotics in agriculture is widely known, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is still allowing the prevention of disease to be included in the definition as a therapeutic use of antibiotics.Ask them to take stronger action to control the widespread use of antibiotics in food animal production.
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Protect our Water by Stopping Mosquito Spraying in Lake County, OH
Lake County General Health District sprays toxic chemicals for mosquito and West Nile Virus control throughout the community annually. However, there are only 2 human cases reported in the past 5 years. Meanwhile the expensive toxic chemicals are killing benefitial insects and fish. Urge your county officials to explore alternative ways like rain garden to control mosquitos and stop spraying hazardous chemicals into our environment.
Protect Our Water at the Source; Tell the OEPA that Ohio needs Nutrient Standards
The water in Ohio is turning green and toxic. Nutrient pollution from manure, fertilizers, and sewer systems increasingly threaten our water quality. Ohio’s water quality is as bad or worse as it was in 1972 when the Clean Water Act was introduced. Nutrient pollution containing nitrates and phosphorous fuel algal blooms that are harmful to human health, recreation, and aquatic wildlife.
Forests and Public Lands
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Forest and Public Lands Committee Page
Nearly one-third of Ohio is forested, but 87% of that forested land is privately owned. Ohio’s public forests include 21 state forests and the Wayne National Forest. Public lands that include state forests, parks, and nature preserves, contribute to local economies by providing valuable outdoor recreation experiences. Public lands also create an opportunity to protect wildlife habitat, and provide important natural services that result in clean air, clean water, and reduced carbon emissions. However, Ohio’s public forests are threatened by logging, prescribed burning, oil and gas drilling, and invasive species. See the Forest and Public Lands Committee page to learn more about our efforts and get involved today.
Forests and Public Lands - Latest News
Help Shape the Future of Ohio’s Forest Resources
December 14th, 2009
Forest in Southern Ohio
The Ohio Division of Forestry is seeking your help to identify key issues, threats, and opportunities associated with Ohio’s forest resources. Your input will contribute to the Statewide Forest Resource Assessment & Strategy that spans public and private forestlands, and urban and rural areas.
Shawnee Wilderness Area Comments Submitted
October 20th, 2009
Save our Shawnee Forest
The Shawnee State Forest Wilderness Area is Ohio’s one and only designated state wilderness, containing more than 8,000 acres of undeveloped forest land located in Adams and Scioto counties.
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