News Release | Environment Ohio

Obama Administration Reconsiders Plans for Offshore Oil Drilling

At a news conference today, Department of Interior Secretary Ken Salazar announced that the department would extend the public comment period on the draft five year plan for oil and gas development that the Bush administration put in place in its last days in office.  Environment Ohio Program Director, Amy Gomberg issued the following statement in response:

News Release | Environment Ohio

Clean Ohio Fund a National Example of Success

As states face tight budgets in the economic downturn, a new report released by Environment Ohio today draws on the experience of 15 states in securing reliable funding for open space programs.   Among its key recommendations, Preserving Our Natural Heritage embraces bringing preservation measures directly to the voters – as is happening this fall in Minnesota, Ohio, Colorado, Georgia, and Florida.

Report | Environment America Research and Policy Center

Preserving America's Natural Heritage

America’s open spaces are an integral part of our national identity. Our natural landscapes not only provide us with places of great beauty, but they also play a critical role in providing habitat for wildlife along with clean water, fresh air and recreational opportunities for Americans.

Result

Funding attacks defeated in 2006 and 2008

As we fight to protect our parks budget, we can stand on our victories in 2006 and 2008. In both years, Environment Ohio staff blocked an industry-backed bill that would have opened up even more of Ohio's treasured natural places — such as Hocking Hills State Park and Forest — to logging and oil gas drilling.