Tag: H2Ohio
Conservation agronomists available to assist farmers
Four new H2Ohio conservation agronomists are available to help farmers with H2Ohio in the Western Lake Erie Basin to provide one-on-one technical assistance, facilitating training events and on-farm demonstrations and supporting nutrient planning for producers.
Western Lake Erie Basin counties can now enroll in H2Ohio initiative
The Ohio Department of Agriculture announced farmers in 14 counties of the Western Lake Erie Basin can enroll in the H2Ohio initiative starting Sept. 15.
Northwest Ohio wetland project reclaims farmland to clean Lake Erie
A former Ohio farm field is being reborn as a wetland to fight pollution, improve water quality and restore wildlife through the H2Ohio initiative.
As another harmful algal bloom season looms on Lake Erie, scientists...
Scientists forecast a mild to moderate algal bloom on Lake Erie as phosphorus runoff, rising temperatures and funding cuts complicate water quality efforts.
Ohio water quality gains at risk as legislature eyes H2Ohio cuts
Ohio lawmakers may slash $120M from H2Ohio, threatening progress on clean water, wetland restoration and efforts to reduce Lake Erie algal blooms.
Farmers warn Ohio’s water quality gains could slip without H2Ohio funding
The Ohio Agriculture Conservation Initiative’s recent farm tour showed off how local farmers are using science-based practices to improve their land and water quality. But these efforts could be jeopardized if a proposed $120 million cut in H2Ohio funding is passed in Ohio's proposed budget.
Producers in 10 counties can enroll in H2Ohio
Farmers in 10 counties of the Western Lake Erie Basin are eligible to enroll in H2Ohio’s agriculture incentive program as of March 24.
Farmers embrace H2Ohio, but Lake Erie’s algae problem lingers
Farmers are adopting H2Ohio’s best practices to curb algal blooms, but challenges persist—and there’s still crucial work ahead to protect Lake Erie.
NW Ohio classes asked to join H2Ohio Students Take Action
H2Ohio Students Take Action invites middle and high school classes in northwest Ohio to participate in its outdoor educational program this school year.
Baughman H2Ohio Wetland Restoration Project completed
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources recently celebrated the completion of the Baughman H2Ohio Wetland Restoration Project.
