Top Priority Campaign

Protect Lake Erie

Lake Erie is a central part of our heritage, but its health, and the health of the rest of the Great Lakes, is at risk. Pollution and invasive species like the Asian carp could push the Lakes over the edge.

That's why this summer, Environment Ohio is asking our members of Congress to pass the Great Lakes Ecosystem Protection Act of 2010.

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Latest News

Gumbo for Gulf house parties cook up response to Gulf disaster 7/02/2010

Like many others seeing the images of oil-covered birds and dead turtles washing ashore in the Gulf, Leslie Rennie from Beloit, WI felt helpless. Gumbo for the Gulf, a unique fundraiser launched by Environment America, gave her an easy way to make a difference.

Our Latest Reports

Building a Solar Future: Repowering America's Homes, Businesses and Industry with Solar Energy 3/25/2010

America has virtually limitless potential to tap the energy of the sun. Solar energy is clean, safe, proven and available everywhere, and the price of many solar energy technologies is declining rapidly. By adopting solar energy on a broad scale, the nation can address our biggest energy challenges--our dependence on fossil fuels and the need to address global warming--while also boosting our economy.

Ohio's Green Energy Economy: The Energy Efficiency Industry 2/27/2010

Ohio already has more than 1,130 businesses involved in the energy efficiency industry, according to Environment Ohio’s new report titled “Ohio’s Green Energy Economy: the Energy Efficiency Industry.” From home energy raters, to green architects, to retailers of energy efficient products, businesses throughout the state are already contributing to Ohio’s clean energy future.

In the News

'PACE' legislation eases energy investments 4/09/2010

The state won a huge victory recently when the Ohio Power Siting Board approved three large-scale wind turbines ("Wind farms in 2 counties approved," Dispatch article, March 23). However, we can and must do more.

Clean energy technology advocates urge more support at federal level 12/31/1969

Published reports released yesterday by two different advocacy groups encouraged U.S. policymakers to beef up federal support for solar and other clean energy technologies.

Ohio green with envy 3/03/2010

Ohio has more than 1,100 business involved in the so called “Green Movement”. A new report by Environment Ohio shows the number of companies involved in the energy efficiency industry is growing rapidly.