Tag: water quality
City of Toledo appeals judge’s LEBOR ruling
The city of Toledo is appealing a judge's decision to invalidate the Lake Erie Bill of Rights, or, LEBOR.
Ohio Department of Agriculture changes H2Ohio deadline back to March 31
On March 30, the application deadline for farmers for the H2Ohio program moved back to its original March 31 date, walking back a COVID-19 deadline change.
H2Ohio extends deadline to June
The deadline for farmers to apply for the H2Ohio program has been extended to June 2, in response to Gov. DeWine's orders regarding COVID-19.
Consult and respect neighbors to avoid pollution, drainage disputes
Bob Griesmer reflects on the two most frequent issues discussed during his time at Geauga County SWCD — drainage and agricultural use issues.
How to determine if your creek is healthy
What factors indicate a healthy creek? Learn how to determine whether or not your creek is healthy, so you can respond to indications of impairment sooner.
How rural America can avoid ‘another century of degraded water’
Alan Guebert analyzes an op/ed, published on Feb. 7 in The Des Moines Register, that focuses on Iowa's increasing "degradation of drinking water."
H2Ohio to open farmer funding applications
The Ohio Department of Agriculture said farmers will be able to apply for H2Ohio funds to help reduce phosphorus runoff from their farms beginning Feb. 1.
Know who owns Ohio’s streams
It is important that you understand the documentation and permissions that need to be in place before beginning any project that might impact water quality.
H2Ohio offers funding for farmers
Gov. Mike DeWine announced details for H2Ohio, a program to improve water quality in Ohio. The plan includes funding for farmers to improve conservation.
Streamside forests help prevent pollution
A riparian buffer with a good mix of trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants will trap and filter out much of the sediment that is being carried by runoff.
