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 »
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 »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 »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 »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 »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 »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…
Find out more »Join the OEC’s team of experts to learn more about how you can get involved in advocacy to protect our environment. Designed to complement our new Advocacy Toolkit, these trainings will help you understand some key parts of successful advocacy. These virtual training sessions will take place on three different days through the coming weeks. Register today to hold your space for this exciting training series! Advocacy 101: How a Bill Becomes a Law in Ohio Date: Tuesday, September 14th at…
Find out more »Over the past year, we’ve taken action together—in our communities, at the Statehouse, and on Capitol Hill—to ensure a healthier environment for all who call Ohio home. This groundswell of collective support has helped the OEC achieve hard-fought victories for our air, land, water, and democracy. Join us virtually for the 2021 Ohio Environmental Council Annual Meeting to hear from the OEC team about our recent successes and our plans ahead. GROUNDSWELL OEC ANNUAL MEETING Tuesday, November 16, 2021 12:30…
Find out more »Join the OEC on March 30, 2022 at 12 PM as we explore storytelling with Grist and their Imagine 2200 project! Grist is a nonprofit, independent media organization dedicated to telling stories of climate solutions and a just future. Their goal is to use the power of storytelling to illuminate the way toward a better world, inspire millions of people to walk that path with them, and show that the time for action is now. In 2021, Grist launched a…
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