Posts Tagged ‘Environment’
OEFFA: Raising the Salad Bar
London, Ohio—The Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA) and the Cuyahoga Valley Countryside Conservancy are offering a four day, two session workshop, “Raising the Salad Bar: Advanced Techniques and Season Extension for the Established Specialty Crop Grower.” “This workshop is designed especially for experienced crop [...]
House Passes Kaptur Amendment for Solar R&D
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives this morning approved an amendment by Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-9) to increase research and development of solar power by $10 million. The Kaptur Amendment drew bipartisan support and passed by a vote of 212-210. The Kaptur Amendment would transfer funds from administrative expenses [...]
Kaptur Announces Federal Award To TARTA for Solar Power Equipment
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following on the heels of last week’s federal award for new vehicles for TARTA, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-9) today announced $1 million in federal funds for solar panels and solar equipment at the transit authority’s main offices on Central Avenue. Kaptur said the $1 million was awarded by the Federal Transit [...]
Columbia Gas of Ohio and City of Sylvania showerhead giveaway
Columbia Gas of Ohio and the City of Sylvania are partnering to help residents use less water. In response to a Sylvania City Council resolution asking residents to restrict water usage, Columbia Gas will distribute 1,000 energy efficient showerheads on Monday, July 18th at the Sylvania Branch Library, 6749 Monroe St. Sylvania, from noon [...]
County to Sylvania Township on Storm Water Utility
In advance of the Tuesday meeting of the Sylvania Township Trustees, the Lucas County Engineer responded to concerns raised by a Trustee related to the Lucas County Storm Water Utility. The Engineer has sent a letter to the Township (attached) which details the legal hurdles for a township wanting to withdraw from the County Storm Water [...]
Thousands of parcels overgrown
The City of Toledo put plans in place on June 15 to deal with overgrown grass -- that in some areas is more than four feet high -- at thousands of parcels in that are not owned by Toledo, but are not being maintained by the owners of the properties. During the June 14 Toledo City Council meeting, District 4 Councilwoman Paula Hicks-Hudson [...]
Sustainability Commission
On May 9, 2011, Councilman Waniewski requested the following information from the Mayor Mike Bell administration, "What are the projects under the sustainability commission and what are their costs?" Response from Tim Murphy, Commissioner, Environmental Services: The Toledo – Lucas County Sustainability Commission consists of [...]
DEP on fracking
What's taking place in Pennsylvania should be pointed out to members of the Ohio General Assembly that are supporting the idea of increased drilling, that includes fracking, here in Ohio. The most recent article in a series on the topic in the June 3 Times Tribune reports that the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has issued [...]
No on Drilling in State Parks
The following releases came in on today's vote in the Ohio House: Rep. Fedor Votes No on Drilling in State Parks COLUMBUS – The Ohio House of Representatives this afternoon voted in favor of oil and gas drilling in state parks, nature preserves, wilderness areas, rivers and other public lands. State Representative Teresa Fedor [...]
Protect our Parks, Natural Areas and State Forests
Make the Call to Protect our Parks, Natural Areas and State Forests. Call your Ohio Senator and ask them to vote for Ohio’s natural heritage on the following important issues. Find your Ohio Senator here: http://www.ohiosenate.gov/map.html 1. Oppose opening your State Parks for logging and drilling. The budget bill [...]