Tag: water quality

Ohio's H2Ohio initiative has invested millions to restore over 20,000 acres of water-filtering wetlands and revitalize state rivers. These natural infrastructure projects combat harmful algal blooms, reduce flood risks, and create vital wildlife habitat across the Buckeye State.

Nearly 700 communities across the United States, mostly in the Northeast and Great Lakes region, rely on aging combined sewer systems that release untreated waste into waterways during heavy rains. As severe storms become more frequent, environmental experts note that protecting connected river systems requires both massive infrastructure upgrades and natural stormwater management.

Your car provides convenience, but runoff from road salt, fluid leaks, and driveway washing harms local streams. Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District shares simple habits to prevent stormwater pollution and keep northeast Ohio waterways clean year-round.

Farm and Dairy's Paul Rowley reports on the bipartisan Ohio River Restoration Program Act, a new bill that could deliver critical federal funding to combat pollution, upgrade aging infrastructure and restore habitats across the 15-state basin.

While fish populations have rebounded drastically over the last 50 years, raw sewage overflows after rainfall still pose significant health risks in Pittsburgh's three rivers. Learn how water quality is tracking and when it's safe to dive in.

NOAA forecasts a moderate Lake Erie algal bloom for 2026 as scientists see early signs that wetland restoration and farm practices are cutting phosphorus.

Summer manure application after wheat harvest is a great way to recycle nutrients, but it requires a plan. Ashland SWCD's Jane Houin talks about how pairing manure with cover crops protects water quality, stretches your fertilizer dollar and how proactive communication keeps neighbor relations strong.

The Ohio Attorney General is seeking an emergency court order to force the eastern Ohio village of Harrisville to fix a failed wastewater system that is spewing raw sewage into a local waterway.

The 2026 OACI survey reveals major progress in the Auglaize River watershed. With 97% of fields soil-tested and 65% using no-till practices, Ohio farmers are leveraging H2Ohio and cost-sharing programs to improve water quality and soil health across this vital agricultural region.

Soil erosion threatens Ohio’s farms and waterways. Learn causes, consequences, dredging challenges and prevention practices that protect soil and water.