Ohio has considerable problems with sewage overflows and the state's public notification requirements are considered to be the worst in the Great Lakes. But it appears legislators in Ohio are taking notice of the state's sewage problems. Yesterday, Rep. Scott Oelslager (R-51) and 19 of his colleagues introduced a bill that would significantly improve Ohio's public notification requirements so that Ohioans are better protected from the health threats posed by sewage pollution.

"Ohioans deserve to know if their health is at risk. This legislation is a simple, easy step towards protecting public health from sewage pollution in Ohio." Rep. Scott Oelslager

I commend Rep. Oelslager for his leadership on this bill and look forward to continuing our work with the Ohio League of Conservation Voters, Sierra Club, Ohio Game Fishing LLC, Ohio Bass Chapter Federation, Ohio Division of the Izaak Walton League of America, National Wildlife Federation, North Coast Charter Boat Association, Rivers Unlimited, American Rivers, Ohio Environmental Council, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, Western Lake Erie Waterkeeper, Ohio Parks and Recreation Association, Ohio Farmers Union, Buckeye Forest Council, and the Green Environmental Coalition towards solving Ohio's sewage problems.

Contact Amy Gomberg for more info regarding the Ohio Right-to-Know bill and Environment Ohio's Lake Erie Sewage Report.