Ohio Environmental Council

Franklin Davis, our Director of Climate and Democracy Organizing, participated on a press panel with Dayton Mayor Mims about the importance of Inflation Reduction Act money in Ohio communities. Read more here: https://ow.ly/H1uz50VnJLg

Central Ohio is growing fast—but at what cost to our environment? Our new report examines large-scale development trends and their environmental implications. This research is just the beginning—we're also developing a playbook to help communities navigate these challenges. Learn more: https://ow.ly/zcYM50Vpb2S

Molly Jo Stanley, the OEC's Southeast Ohio Regional Director, is pictured with farmer and community member Weston Lombard. Both are two co-founders of Rising Appalachia. ?? They were featured in an article explaining the group's goal to reclaim land formerly a part of the mining industry and bring it back as a forest for the community. Learn more about this project here: https://ow.ly/FoHq50VnJgk Photo from: Erin Gottsacker / The Ohio Newsroom

Join us for the second part of our online Civic Engagement Series: Advocacy Lessons from the Field, on Wednesday, April 16 at noon EST. During this event, you will learn from and connect with environmental leaders across Ohio. While political mandates may cause uncertainty, we will create a space for resilience by learning how people put civic engagement tools into action to better their communities. This event is free for OEC members. You can become a member when you register! By signing up, you’ll have access to the whole Civic Engagement series. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/jbGn50VnCKY

Join the OEC Emerging Leaders for Habitat Healers: Invasive Species Removal on April 16, 2025, from 5:30-7:30PM at the Grange Insurance Audubon Center! We'll be joining together to remove invasive species and learn about native birds. Register now: https://ow.ly/iyA250Vno9H

The OEC is being recognized by the Columbus Young Professionals (CYP) Club and HRACO Human Resources Association of Central Ohio as being one of the 2025 Wonderful Workplaces for Young Professionals. We are excited to have the OEC be represented on this list and acknowledged for our work to make organization a great place to work through professional opportunities, work-life balance, generous PTO, professional development, and a focus on making impactful change in Ohio. #Careers #AsSeenInOhio #CYPClub

Today is World Water Day. ?? This day reminds us of the OEC Water Team's commitment to ensuring clean and affordable water for all Ohioans through key advocacy work.

Today is International Forests Day. Our Public Lands team work to ensure current and future generations of Ohio residents have equitable access to Ohio’s natural world. They shared a quote from Franklin D. Roosevelt that reminds them of the importance to protect and preserve our forests. ??

Lots of exciting promotions at OEC! Congratulations to all staff and thank you for your continued hard work and dedication: Dante, Pete, Melanie, Kylie, and Emily! ??

?? To celebrate the first day of Spring, Molly Jo, our Southeast Ohio Regional Director, shared with us the poem "Not Giving Up" by Ada Limón."