Join the Discussion: Register for Ohio’s Nutrient Forum – Visioning Workshop on November 14

Workshop is Being Held by ODA, ODNR and OEPA

The Ohio Department of Agriculture, Ohio Department of Natural Resources and Ohio Environmental Protection Agency are holding a Nutrient Forum - Visioning Workshop on November 14, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Columbus, Ohio. Stakeholders from all sectors and regions are encouraged to attend this initial Visioning Workshop, which will set the stage for future Ohio Nutrient Forums.

To address nutrient pollution, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has asked states to develop statewide nutrient reduction plans. States are in the best position to collaborate and find effective solutions to the statewide nutrient issue. The three state agencies have started the process of developing a statewide Nutrient Reduction Strategy.

The goal of Ohio’s Nutrient Reduction Strategy is to restore and maintain the intended uses established for waterways, including water supply, recreation and aquatic life. The Strategy will provide a comprehensive picture of nutrient management activities for both point sources and nonpoint sources in Ohio. It will document ongoing nutrient reduction activities and identify areas where further progress is needed. The Strategy will address the concerns of each affected sector and will focus on building partnerships with various stakeholders throughout the development process. Developing and implementing this type of statewide strategy will require adaptive management – a process where different approaches are used, evaluated and adjusted to ensure progress overtime.

Click here for a preliminary agenda.
Click here for the Ohio’s Nutrient Issues Factsheet.
Click here for additional information, updates and to register.