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Hydro, Hops & Harvest at the Ohio State Fair

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OWP + Craft Brewers Host Beer & Water Trivia with Lawmakers The day began with a Joint Agriculture Committee Hearing, where members of both the House and Senate gathered to hear presentations on critical agriculture-related issues. In the afternoon, OWP partnered with Ohio’s craft brewers to host a tasting event for legislators, featuring a variety of Ohio craft beers and a round of water-themed trivia. Clean, abundant water is […]

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SAVE THE DATE: ORBA Confluence Summit

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Where Collaboration Meets Conservation The Ohio River Basin Alliance (ORBA) will host its annual Ohio River Basin Confluence Summit from October 16–18, bringing together agencies, nonprofits, businesses, and river advocates to shape the future of the Ohio River Basin. 📍 Summit Registration & Agenda – Opens on August 15!📄 Sponsor Information PDF If you’re involved in infrastructure, environment, transportation, or water quality—this is your must-attend event.

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Early Registration:2025 Surface Water Policy Conference

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🗓️ Early Bird Registration for the 2nd Annual Surface Water Conference Opens June 1Mark your calendar! Early Bird Registration for the Ohio Surface Water Policy Conference opens June 1. This year’s event will gather policymakers, engineers, business leaders, and water advocates to explore innovative approaches to protecting and managing Ohio’s rivers, lakes, and streams. Stay

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Over $16M for Ohio Water Projects

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🚰 $16.7M in New H2Ohio Infrastructure Funding AnnouncedGovernor DeWine and USEPA Region 5 Administrator Anne Vogel recently announced $16.7 million for 13 new H2Ohio infrastructure projects across the state. This round of funding targets drinking water and wastewater system upgrades, particularly in communities with non-compliant private wells or aging systems. Highlights include: These investments reflect

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Senate Eyes H2Ohio Funding

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💰 Lawmakers Signal Support to Restore H2Ohio BudgetOhio Senate leaders are signaling early support to restore funding for the H2Ohio program, which faced a $120 million cut in the House-passed version of the state budget (HB96). In testimony before the Senate Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee, agency leaders stressed the importance of maintaining momentum in

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OWP at Ohio CEO Summit

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On May 7, the Ohio Water Partnership (OWP) took part in the annual Ohio CEO Summit, hosted by the Ohio Business Roundtable at the headquarters of Bath & Body Works, Inc. The summit, founded on the belief that free enterprise fuels innovation and economic advancement, convenes top executives to discuss critical challenges and opportunities shaping

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Understanding Ohio’s Issue 2

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On May 6, Ohioans will vote on Issue 2, a proposed constitutional amendment that would require public votes for certain future ballot initiatives involving taxes and appropriations. This does not change any existing tax laws but could impact how future ballot proposals are structured. Check out this brief video for a clear, nonpartisan breakdown. Whatever

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Ohio River Flooding

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Rising Waters, Rising Stakes: Ohio River Flooding and Business Impact In early April, the Ohio River surged past flood stage, bringing its highest water levels in nearly three decades to parts of Cincinnati, New Richmond, and Clermont County. Riverfront parks were submerged, floodgates were activated, and streets in some communities were transformed into waterways.​ While

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