In late June, the Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Forest Service announced a plan to get rid of a decades-old policy restricting roads. Getting rid of the rule will not have the advantages the Trump administration claims.
Following deforestation trends in Southeast Ohio, multiple groups of people are working on projects to stimulate tree growth. One project aims to increase plant life near water systems, and the other focuses on creating ideal conditions for White Oaks to thrive.
Southeast Ohio’s history of coal mining has left the region with many environmental dangers. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is working with both federal and local officials to close abandoned mines and plug orphan wells.
A severe drought occurred in Southeast Ohio during the summer of 2024, which posed significant challenges to the water supply, affecting agriculture and livestock.
The Ohio EPA provided $2.7 million in funding to 58 counties across the state. The funding is focused on smaller projects to improve water systems and drinking water. Athens City received $30,000 for a well-abandonment project.
The city of Athens began its Pilot Controlled Deer Archery Program at the start of the 2024-25 Ohio Hunting Season. Of the 3,663 harvested deer in Athens County from the 2024-25 hunting season, five were harvested from the Athens archery program.
Heavy rainfall has caused significant flooding in Athens County. Multiple roads have been closed, and the Athens County Emergency Management Agency has issued a flood warning.
April is Athens Beautification Month and Bobcats, locals and outdoor fanatics have several environmental projects in store.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resource Division of Wildlife is looking for help from the public to find and report bald eagle nests in Ohio for its statewide census.
Athens native opens Hocking Hills Garment Center, creating jobs through SAOP and promoting sustainable manufacturing.
With climate change standing on Earth’s doorstep, literature can help people envision resilience.
Lostro building construction brought concern with residents regarding groundwater supply.
Plans to place solar panel arrays on three facilities in the Athens campus were discussed at the January Board of Trustees meeting.
An explosion at a fracking pad in Guernsey County caused a fire which burned for 18 hours.
The Princeton Review ranked OU among the country’s Top 50 Green Schools, recognizing it for its sustainability efforts and principles.
Acid mine drainage has affected Sunday Creek, but Rural Action is working to improve the quality of water throughout Southeast Ohio.
Ohio University organized a campus-wide donation drive for those heavily impacted by Hurricane Helene, urging students and community members to donate
Ambrosia beetles are threatening pawpaw trees due to recent heavy rain.
The Ohio State Fire Marshal released a no-burn order in some Ohio counties including Athens County due to the recent drought.
Much of Athens County was deemed to have “exceptional drought” as the State Fire Marshal implemented open-burn bans.
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