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Media Advisory: Ohio’s top environmental issues on the agenda at 2024 Ohio Public Interest Environmental Law Conference on Sept. 19

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COLUMBUS, OHIO – This year’s Ohio Public Interest Environmental Law Conference: Protecting the Spaces and Places of Ohio’s Environment will explore some of the most significant issues facing Ohio’s environment. The agenda will cover issues ranging from Darby Creek and agrivoltaics to the role of judges in environmental law and the fight against fossil fuels in Ohio’s parks. 

“We’re truly excited to bring together both our speakers and our audience to explore some of the most pressing issues facing Ohio’s environment this year,” said Chris Tavenor, general counsel for the Ohio Environmental Council. “Whether it’s collective fights against the fossil fuel industry assaulting our natural areas to exploring the creative solutions we need to protect against environmental emergencies–there’s a topic for everyone.”

Tavenor believes what’s most important is for attorneys, academics, and the next generation of environmentalists to learn and make connections with other advocates from across the state, strengthening our movement, relationships, and the impact of this work.

The conference brings together lawyers, legal scholars, and environmental advocates throughout Ohio. Continuing legal education credits are available for practicing attorneys and refreshments will be provided throughout the day. 

Conference sessions include: 

• Environmental Professionals Network Breakfast Event: Understanding Governance of Emerging Contaminants and Environmental Risks in Our Communities 
• Two Decades of the Darby Accord 
• Creative Innovations in Utility Scale Solar Siting 
• Recent Major Changes to NEPA and the CEQ Rules and their Impact on Ohio’s only National Forest 
• The Role of Judges in Environmental Law and the Procedure of Standing 
• Toxic Secrecy Disabling the Practice of Medicine 
• Words Matter: Addressing Harmful and Derogatory Place Names 
• Save Ohio Parks and the Fight against Fossil Fuels on Public Lands 

What: Ohio Public Interest Environmental Law Conference: Protecting the Spaces and Places of Ohio’s Environment

Who: The conference is hosted by the Ohio Environmental Council in partnership with the Environmental Professionals Network. Speakers include lawyers, academics, elected officials, environmental activists, and more. Find a complete lineup of speakers at: https://theoec.org/opielc.

Date: September 19, 2024 

Time: Registration and breakfast begins at 7:15 AM. Conference ends at 3:30 PM. Find the full conference agenda at: https://theoec.org/opielc.

Where: Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center (2201 Fred Taylor Drive, Columbus, OH)

Digital attendance is available through the Environmental Professionals Network’s Youtube channel for main stage panels only.

To obtain credentials or more information, contact: Karlena Wallace at kwallace@theoec.org.

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The Ohio Environmental Council (OEC) protects the environment and health of all Ohio communities through legal and policy advocacy, decision-maker accountability, and civic engagement.