Wednesday, October 15, 12noon-1pm, National Veterans Memorial and Museum, 300 W. Broad St., this event will also be live-streamed on YouTube

Ohio’s water is one of its most valuable resources — critical for the state’s health, environment, and economy. From reducing toxic algal blooms in Lake Erie to improving aging sewer and pipe systems and addressing polluted runoff, the challenges are significant and the stakes are immense. H2Ohio — a bipartisan clean water initiative launched in 2019 — has made clear progress through collaboration with farmers, conservationists, and local governments. The program’s efforts have included protecting wetlands, supporting land conservation, and upgrading infrastructure. But a budget reduction this year to the initiative of nearly 40% could slow or scale back some of these projects, prompting discussion among policymakers, environmental groups, and community leaders about the best path forward. What’s at stake isn’t just clean water — it’s Ohio’s health, environment, and long-term economic future.

Featuring Dontavius Jarrells, Representative, 1st District, Ohio House of Representatives, Paula Powell, Senior Vice President, Research and Development, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company; Adam Sharp, Executive Vice President, The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation; Bill Stanley, State Director, The Nature Conservancy in Ohio; with moderator Carol Kauffman, CEO, Ohio Environmental Council.

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Hosted by Columbus Metropolitan Club.