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Columbus Metropolitan Club - 8-9-2023 - More Wetlands, Less Runoff, and Clean Water for All

Is a critical collaboration between Ohio leaders to conserve Ohio's most precious natural resource working? The state's H2Ohio program united three state agencies to create more wetlands, reduce harmful fertilizer runoff, and ensure access throughout the state to clean drinking water. With a recent study showing that half the country's tap water contains "forever chemicals" that may cause cancer and other health issues, and drinking water disasters impacting East Palestine, Ohio, Flint, Michigan, and Jackson, Mississippi, are Ohio's elected officials, farmers, developers, and environmental advocates working together successfully to ensure future access to clean drinking water? For the first time ever, CMC welcomes three current members of Governor Mike DeWine's cabinet on a single panel with moderator Natalie Fahmy for a frank examination of Ohio's efforts to keep the state's water supply clean, accessible, and safe.

Featuring Anne Vogel, Director, Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, Mary Mertz, Director, Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Brian Baldridge, Director, Ohio Department of Agriculture, and host Natalie Fahmy, Ohio Statehouse Reporter, WCMH NBC4.

August 9, 2023