Tag: water quality
Ohio budget supports ag, water quality
Gov. Mike Dewine signed the Ohio budget July 18. The budget includes funding for water quality improvement projects and agricultural organizations.
NOAA predicts severe Lake Erie algal bloom
NOAA researchers predict a harmful algal bloom in Lake Erie measuring 7.5 on the severity index. They also reported a phosphorus decrease in the lake, suggesting improvements can be made more quickly than originally thought.
Is water quality certification next for Ohio farmers?
The Agriculture Conservation Working Group, representing Ohio’s agriculture, conservation, environmental, and research communities, is hoping to develop and deploy a statewide water quality initiative.
Pay attention to Lake Erie battle
The activist group behind the Lake Erie Bill of Rights is after more than just cleaner water. Editor Susan Crowell urges you to pay attention to what's going on in Toledo that could target personal property rights.
Farmers must get out in front
Editor Susan Crowell issues a stern warning to farmers in this week's commentary: If you farm, you need to pay attention to how you manage your farm to minimize its impact on the environment. Period.
Farmers in Lake Erie basin can get more assistance
Ohio farmers in the Western Lake Erie Basin can get financial assistance to plant small grains such as wheat, barley, oats, or cereal rye.
Federal judge issues injunction on Lake Erie Bill of Rights
A federal court judge has granted a temporary injunction in the case involving the constitutionality of the Lake Erie Bill of Rights.
DeWine announces $900 million H2Ohio water quality program
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine announced the details of a $900 million program intended to improve water quality across Ohio.
Ohio ag director wants input, and action
During a meet-and-greet held in Ashland County, Ohio Agriculture Director Dorothy Pelanda announced some of her departments priorities in her first year.
Ohio Master Farmers, top crop adviser honored
This year's Master Farmer recipients and conservation award winner are committed to taking care of the land, and addressing the water quality issue.
