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Rivers, Streams and Wetlands

Rivers streams WetlandsOhio’s abundant rivers, streams and wetlands give us much to be proud of—they give us clean drinking water and special places for our families to enjoy. But there is much to worry about.

Learn more about threats facing Ohio’s rivers, streams and wetlands.

 

OEC uses the Clean Water Act and Other Water Laws

The OEC files lawsuits, researches regulations and technical issues, builds coalitions and campaigns tirelessly to bring law and science to bear in our fight to protect Ohio’s rivers, streams and wetlands. Learn more.


Protecting Wetlands Through Lobbying and Education

The OEC has defended the state’s wetland regulatory program from assaults at the Statehouse like the infamous “Bulldozer Amendment”, educates citizens on how to participate in the permitting process, and supports training for volunteers to get out in the field to monitor Ohio’s seasonal Vernal Pools. Learn more.


How to Stop Our Itch to Ditch

Ohio’s antiquated Ditch Laws desperately need to be reformed and an environmental ethic must be incorporated into the decisions made by conservancy districts and county commissioners. The OEC researches legal issues and builds support for changing Ohio’s laws that allow rivers and streams to be turned into a ditch that’s straight as an arrow and stripped of all trees. Learn more.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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