Look Back, Look Forward: Statewide Environmental Policy Briefing

First Statewide Environmental Policy Briefing Hosted by the OEC Action Fund in June 2022

Looking Back and Forward at Ohio’s environmental policy

It can be hard to follow all the news coming out right now about environmental policy— the good and the bad—at the federal, state, and local levels. That’s why we brought together our team of experts for a virtual briefing event to share more about what’s going on in Ohio right now.

Interested in learning more about state policy on renewable energy or water access? Want to know more about federal investments in climate action and public lands protection? What about the latest in Ohio’s fight for fair state and congressional maps?

Hear more from our experts on recent environmental wins as well as policy opportunities to secure healthy air, vibrant public lands, clean water, and a strong democracy for communities across the Buckeye State in our series of recap videos from our June 22, 2022 briefing below.

You can choose to watch the full briefing or scroll down to view clips and linked resources for each of our policy areas.

FULL BRIEFING

• Learn more about how climate change impacts our utilities.

• Add your name to OEC’s call for an investigation into AEP Ohio’s planned power outages.

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DEMOCRACY

• Learn more about the state of Ohio redistricting.

• Register by July 5 to vote in the August 2 special election.

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Energy and Mahoning Valley

• Watch our video about the OVEC coal bailouts.

• Read our proponent testimony on:

  • Senate Bill 117

  • House Bill 351

  • House Bill 389

• Learn more about the benefits of community solar in House Bill 450 from our partners at Citizens Utility Board of Ohio.

• Read our statement on Governor Mike DeWine’s signing of Senate Bill 61.

• Learn more about House Bill 429, the Energy Jobs and Justice Act (EJJA):

  • Visit the EJJA website.

  • Sign up for EJJA action alerts.

  • Reach out to your lawmaker in support of EJJA.

  • Read our joint statement with Black Environmental leaders, Action for the Climate Emergency, Citizens Utility Board of Ohio, Moms Clean Air Force, Ohio Citizen Action, and Solar United Neighbors

• Visit the Power A Clean Future Ohio website and see if you’re in a PCFO community.

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PUBLIC LANDS & SOUTHEAST OHIO

• Learn more about the “Sunny Oaks” case.

• Read OEC's policy paper detailing Ohio's state wilderness deficit, available wilderness system models, and possible legal/policy solutions.

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WATER & TOLEDO

• Read our statement on Gov. DeWine's signing of HB 175.

• Learn more about our work to protect Ohioans' drinking water from PFAS in our 2022 Ohio Water Policy Priorities booklet.

• Read the statement from Reps. Allison Russo and Mary Lightbody on their HB 365 cosponsor testimony delivered in February.

• Read our article on lead service line removal funds from the Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act.

• View NOAA's annual Lake Erie Harmful Algal Bloom Forecast.

• Learn more about H2Ohio in our explainer article.

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FEDERAL ADVOCACY

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LOCAL ADVOCACY

• Learn more about the Cleveland Comprehensive Environmental Policy Platform.

• View the Green Cincinnati Plan.

• Attend our partner Green Umbrella’s Cincinnati Regional Climate Collaborative Launch event.