With all the rain this week I can't wait for the overflow stories to come - but will they? Without a nationwide requirement to report overflows and spills, this recent spell of wet weather, which has been treacherous in some states, may not get any sewage-related media attention. Many people are taking time to enjoy the outdoors without knowing whether their favorite spot on the water is safe or not.

Ohio State HouseHere’s a quick update on HB 235, Ohio Sewage Community Right-to-Know bill. The bill just received its first round of hearings on Wednesday, June 20th 2007. Ohio Game Fishing members Dennis Malone, Officer Brandon Smith and I gave testimony in support of the bill before the Ohio House of Representatives Economic Development and Environment Committee at the State House in Columbus Ohio.

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.