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Help Keep the Fund Rolling!

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Your donation will allow us to continue to work toward the renewal of one of Ohio's most important programs.

 

 

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The Results are In!
A recent poll funded by The Nature Conservancy shows that the majority of Ohioans are in favor of a continuation or expansion of the Clean Ohio program.  View the results!  (63KB, .pdf)

Clean Ohio Fund Breakdown: 

  • Over 700 projects
  • Over 26,000 acres of wildlife habitat
  • 20,000 acres of family farms
  • 216 miles of recreational trails
  • 141 cleaner brownfield sites
  • 6,380 new jobs created
  • At least one project in 86 of Ohio's 88 counties
  • All projects by county 
    (101KB, .pdf)

The Clean Ohio Fund is administered by four different state agencies.  To apply for a grant, or obtain more details, go to www.clean.ohio.gov.

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Old Growth

 

Gov. Strickland and legislative leaders announced recently that they will seek voter approval for the $400 million Clean Ohio Fund.  

The Nature Conservancy is eager to join with Governor Strickland, Speaker Husted and President Harris in a bipartisan coalition to give voters an opportunity to renew Clean Ohio.

If passed, Ohioans will see an increase in natural areas, protected family farms, recreation opportunities, and renovated industrial sites, which will work to attract jobs and make Ohio a better place to live.

Clean Ohio Fund Success to Date

With all four rounds in the books, the Clean Ohio Fund has built an impressive portfolio of results, including the protection of over 26,000 acres of wildlife habitat. 

Designed as a comprehensive environmental protection and restoration tool for local communities, Clean Ohio has gone way beyond protecting publicly accessible natural areas.  It is helping neighborhoods renovate and reuse brownfields – which not only creates new jobs, but also puts them back on the local tax rolls to help fund schools and police protection. 

While redeveloping brownfields, which helps relieve some pressure to develop natural and agricultural areas, Clean Ohio also has protected 20,000 acres of family farms, ensuring that some of the state’s best productive lands continue to provide crops.

Finally, Clean Ohio is providing thousands of Ohioans better access to recreational opportunities through the creation of over 210 miles of multi-purpose trails.  Here, hikers, bikers, runners, and rollerbladers can take alternative work commutes or enjoy a different perspective of the landscape while building a healthy lifestyle. 

Due to the high demand for these kinds of projects throughout Ohio, the state is reaping incredible returns on its investment in the Clean Ohio Fund.  For example, throughout the state local communities match dollar-for-dollar on the state investment, when only a 25% match is required. 

Places to Visit

The Clean Ohio Fund has funded so many projects, there is likely one to visit near your home.  Here are some of our favorties:

Nature picture credits (top to bottom, left to right): Photo © TNC (With Clean Ohio Fund grants, Grand River Partners, Inc. was able to protect 325 acres of old growth forest in the Grand River watershed); Photo © TNC (The Conservancy with Ohio legislators at the Phillips Hellbranch project).