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AMS/2020‐LRGRV‐2 Summary of Findings from the 2020‐2021 Aquatic Life and Water Quality Survey of Ohio’s Large Rivers January 2024 Page 5 of 127 Foreword Midwest Biodiversity Institute (MBI) provided comments on the draft version of this report, noting that additional details on the events leading up to the improvements in water quality ...
Nov 2, 2021 · The Ohio River faces growing threats including climate change, industrial pollution and toxic algae blooms. How to address those risks to maximize the river's potential was the focus of the first Flashpoint Series conversation of the 2021-22 academic year, part of Digital Futures' mission to “solve problems that matter.”.
Aug 2, 2023 · The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (Ohio EPA) said the amount of miles of rivers with good to excellent water quality increased from 18% in the 1980s to 86% in the 2020-2021 survey. Officials at the Ohio EPA studied 1,372 free-flowing miles of large rivers at 156 sites. The biological census included reviewing water quality and sediment ...
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Mar 5, 2024 · Rising water temperatures in rivers due to climate change are already having observable impacts on river ecosystems. Warming water has both direct and indirect impacts on aquatic life, and further aggravates pervasive issues such as eutrophication, pollution, and the spread of disease.
Oct 14, 2024 · An ambitious plan to redevelop Cleveland’s east side lakefront with trails, beaches and a new offshore island took a critical step forward Friday morning. That’s when the Cleveland Planning Commission approved the Cleveland Harbor Eastern Embayment Resilience plan, also known as CHEERS, which would add more than 80 acres of new parkland and better connect residents with the water.
Jun 25, 2021 · According to the Environmental Working Group, as of January 2021, 2,337 locations in 49 states are known to have PFAS contamination. PFAS chemicals have been found in drinking water in Ohio communities Cleveland Heights and Struthers, and on military bases Camp Ravenna and Wright Patterson Air Force Base.
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Ohio’s wetlands are a vibrant part of our natural landscape, supporting unique species, improving water quality, and providing a crucial connection to nature for Ohioans. In the Spring 2021 Ohio Wetlands Association (OWA) newsletter, we explore the latest updates on wetland conservation, the importance of vernal pools, and community-led initiatives like H2Ohio.
