By Andi Anderson
Get ready to celebrate Earth Day early with Ohio's H2Ohio initiative and COSI! On Friday, April 19th, agency directors from the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA), Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), the Ohio EPA, and the Ohio Lake Erie Commission (OLEC) will come together at COSI's Atrium in Columbus, Ohio, to shine a spotlight on water conservation and education.
At this special event, agency directors will provide updates on the H2Ohio program, Governor Mike DeWine's initiative to ensure safe and clean water across Ohio. Meanwhile, COSI's CEO, Dr. Frederic Bertley, will lead engaging water-related activities and experiments, highlighting the importance of water preservation and sustainability.
Join the celebration:
- WHAT: Earth Day celebration and media availability
- WHEN: Friday, April 19, at 11:00 a.m.
- WHERE: COSI Atrium, 333 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
Meet the key figures:
- Dr. Frederic Bertley, COSI CEO
- Joy Mulinex, OLEC Executive Director
- Brian Baldridge, ODA Director
- Mary Mertz, ODNR Director
- Anne Vogel, Ohio EPA Director
H2Ohio is Governor DeWine's ambitious initiative to enhance water quality throughout the state. By promoting agricultural best management practices, restoring wetlands, and upgrading home septic systems, H2Ohio aims to reduce nutrient runoff and combat harmful algal blooms. For more details on the H2Ohio initiative, visit h2.ohio.gov.
Photo Credit: H2Ohio
Categories: Ohio, Government & Policy