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June 2019
2019 State of the Great Lakes
In honor of the 50th anniversary of the Cuyahoga River fire — and to launch a weekend full of community activity — The City Club of Cleveland is partnering with the Cleveland Foundation and The George Gund Foundation to host a special State of the Great Lakes forum that is free and open to all. June 22, 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of the Cuyahoga River fire of 1969. This fire was by no means the first fire on the river (at…
Find out more »Blazing Paddles
When: June 22, 2019 7 am – 1 pm Where: Rivergate Park Facebook event https://www.facebook.com/events/186108908773881/ Website http://sharetheriver.com/blazing-paddles Paddle Guru Registration https://paddleguru.com/races/BlazingPaddles2019 Blazing Paddles is a public celebration of how the Cuyahoga River has risen like a phoenix since the 1969 fire ignited the environmental movement. Paddleboards, kayaks, and canoes will navigate either the 2-mile Carl Stokes Memorial, the 5.7-mile Ruth Patrick Memorial or 13 mile Rachel Carson Memorial (fast canoe/kayak/surf ski only) urban courses that flow past a unique mix…
Find out more »August 2019
Growing Local Solar Cleveland
Join us for this workshop exploring how state and local policies and programs can attract new solar projects and green jobs. This workshop is designed to provide resources for local government officials and staff but is open to all solar activists. Registration Fee: Individual tickets are $25. For organizations attending with 3 or more people, apply the discount code OHIOSOLAR for 20% off your entire purchase. Cleveland State University students may attend for free using this registration link. Lunch and a guided…
Find out more »November 2020
Rooted in Resilience: 2020 Annual Meeting
OEC Annual Meeting from The Ohio Environmental Council on Vimeo. While we will not have time to dive into each and every meaningful win we secured for Ohioans and our environment during our Annual Meeting, you will find conversations on much of our work and many of our wins below: A Climate Conversation with Bill McKibben March 2020 Talk on the Trail with Columbus Metroparks March 2020 Win for the Wayne! April 2020 … Find out more »
December 2020
OEC Year in Review & Look Ahead
Driven by our vision of clean air to breathe, safe water to drink, and bountiful public lands to sustain our health and rejuvenate our spirits, we are adept at taking challenges and turning them into opportunities. As environmentalists, we know resilience. Together, we are fully capable of rising to the challenge. Join OEC's team for a series of deep dives to celebrate our 2020 state and local policy wins and look ahead to our fights for clean air, safe water,…
Find out more »March 2021
H2Ohio Explained
H2Ohio is one of the most comprehensive, science-based plans for clean water in state history. Designed to improve Ohio’s water quality from source to tap, H2Ohio focuses specifically on reducing phosphorus in Ohio’s waterways through conservation best practices, creating wetlands, addressing failing septic systems, and preventing lead contamination in drinking water. The OEC invites you to join our team and special guests to learn about the different components of the H2Ohio program as well as what is planned for the…
Find out more »Redistricting 101 & Environmental Community Mapmaking
It’s no secret that Ohio’s congressional and state legislative district maps are gerrymandered. Because of these maps, our legislators often fail to respond to Ohio voters on our most pressing issues, especially renewable energy and the fight against climate change. Fortunately, in 2015 and 2018, Ohioans overwhelmingly voted for new redistricting processes. What even is gerrymandering? How does redistricting affect you? How will it impact environmental issues? How will the new districts represent your community? Join the Ohio Environmental Council…
Find out more »April 2021
Cleveland International Film Festival | End of the Line: The Women of Standing Rock
We are proud to share that the Ohio Environmental Council is a Community Partner for the 45th Cleveland International Film Festival! We are supporting the film END OF THE LINE: THE WOMEN OF STANDING ROCK. This year's Cleveland International Film Festival will take place entirely online April 7-20, 2021. Tickets to the Film Festival are now on sale! Use our discount code OEC and you will receive $1 off the purchase of a ticket. Most films are available nationwide, so make…
Find out more »May 2021
The Art of Change
We created The Art of Change, our new series of digital and in-person events, to bring together artists and changemakers to address some of the biggest challenges facing Ohio. We invite you to join us at our first event! The Art of Change: Redefining Environmentalism May 13, 2021 7:00pm-8:00pm Learn More and Register Here! During this virtual live performance, we’ll hear from poet Barbara Fant and musician Eric Rollin (accompanied by David Wong). Following Barbara and Eric’s performances, Callia Tellez,…
Find out more »October 2021
Exploring Access to Environmental Justice in Appalachia (Continuing Legal Education Course)
It’s no secret that Southeast Ohio and other Appalachian communities bordering the Ohio River experience environmental injustices at significantly higher rates than the rest of Ohio. And that the region, bordered by bounty, has played host to a number of extraction-based economics for decades, creating a place where farmlands abound, but fresh food is hard to find within the counties. From the past and present impacts of coal mining to the rapidly expanded oil and gas industry and more, the…
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