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
Written Testimony
Making your voice heard is an important aspect to any environmental issue that impacts us. One way to speak out and make your voice heard is to testify at a public hearing. Public hearings are held for almost all important issues that may impact local communities or impact our environment. Practicing your speech or public comments is a good way to get rid of the stage fright most of us feel when we have to speak in front of a crowd. You can practice by writing out your comments beforehand, keep the comments short and to the point, and practice your testimony in front of friends or family.
Tips for writing your own testimony
Here are some examples of testimony the Sierra Club Ohio Chapter has given:
Testimony to House: State Budget to OEPA (HB 153)
Jen Miller, Presented to the Ohio House Agriculture and Natural Resources Subcommittee, Apr 15, 2011
Testimony at PUCO: Public Utility notice requirement (HB 95)
Jen Miller, Presented to the Public Utilities Committee and Ohio House of Representatives, Mar 23, 2011
Testimony in support of stronger residential and commercial building codes
CJ George, Presented to the Board of Building Standards, Dec 10, 2010
Testimony against Killen Biomass Air permit
CJ George, Presented to the OEPA, Dec 13, 2010
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