Ohio EPA Chief Announces Resignation
On August 19, George Elmaraghy, chief of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency’s (OEPA) division of surface water announced his resignation effective September 13. Elmaraghy has worked at the Ohio EPA
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Granger Wetlands Mitigation Bank Breaks Ground
On Monday, August 12, excavating contractors George J. Igel, Inc. broke ground on the Granger Wetlands Mitigation Bank in Medina County. Construction is estimated to be completed by fall for fall
Ohio Wetlands Sponsors SMPS Charity Golf Classic
Ohio Wetlands Foundation is a proud sponsor of the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS) Celebrity Charity Golf Classic on August 5 at Wedgewood Golf and Country Club in Powell,
Day One of Hydric Soils Training Underway
Day one of the hydric soils training course sponsored by Ohio Wetlands Foundation in Canfield, Ohio is underway! The course, held in the McMahon Hall conference room of the Mill
Local Eagle Scouts Assist Restoration Efforts
As part of the wetland restoration efforts at the new Granger Wetlands mitigation bank and in conjunction with his Eagle Scout project, Matt Sahadi designed and constructed wood duck boxes
Army Corps of Engineers Issue Changes to NWP Program
The Army Corps of Engineers issued changes to the Nationwide Permit program in the Federal Register today. The changes will provide a uniform 45-days for the preconstruction notification review (some
USACE Revises and Renews Nationwide Permits
On February 15, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced revised and renewed nationwide permits (NWPs) necessary for work in streams, wetlands and other waters of the United States
Senate Bill 294 Provides Options for Mitigation
On February 9, Ohio Senator Tim Schaffer introduced Senate Bill 294 which addresses a number of changes to many chapters of the Ohio Revised Code. S.B. 294 allows more options
The J.M. Smucker’s Company Retains Ohio Wetlands Foundation For Mitigation Project
In March of 2010, the J.M. Smucker Company announced plans to replace the company’s existing fruit spread manufacturing facility in Orrville, Ohio with a new, state-of-the art facility. Referred to
Messerly Featured Panelist At Upcoming Seminar
Ohio Wetlands Foundation President, Vince Messerly, was a featured panelist at the December 6 Ohio Oil and Gas Association Environmental Seminar titled “Wetlands, Streams and Sensitive Habitat Areas”. The seminar was held