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.
After nine months effective and a lawsuit from the Ohio Attorney General’s Office, an Athens county judge has ruled the city of Athens' single-use plastic bag ban violates state law.
Ohio Department of Natural Resources has plans to test water in the eastern part of Athens County for possible contamination.
Celebrate “Earth Day Every Day” with the ReBike Program, an effort to promote sustainability and to get more people riding bikes in Athens.
Vegetation in place of buildings or roads can lead to improved health for both people and the environment.
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