Great Lakes Restoration in Ohio

Federal Investments are Producing Results in Ohio

Federal investments to restore and protect the Great Lakes are producing results for communities around Ohio. Habitat protection for rare species, like the Lake Erie Watersnake, has led to their return. From Toledo to Cleveland to Ashtabula, toxic pollution in places like the Cuyahoga River is being cleaned up and contained, bringing people back to their waterfronts.

But Serious Threats Remain

Lake Erie continues to be threatened by toxic algal blooms caused by polluted runoff and heavy spring rains. Invasive plants crowd out native species in wetlands. And to keep drinking water and wastewater safe, Ohio needs $30.659 billion over the next 20 years to repair and replace crumbling infrastructure. We need the federal government to continue partnering with Ohio to invest in Great Lakes restoration and affordable water infrastructure to protect our lakes.

Featured Success Story

Wetland Restoration Creating Urban Oasis for People, Wildlife

What was once a heavily commercialized site has now been restored to a natural state, with the entrenched creek liberated, native trees and shrubs planted, and a six-acre wetland created.