Advocates Sue to Halt Oil & Gas Leasing in Ohio State Parks and Public Lands
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Local groups are appealing the Ohio Oil and Gas Land Management Commission’s approval of nominations to lease Ohio’s largest state park and two wildlife areas for oil and gas development.
Commission sells out parks and wildlife areas despite public outcry
Last Wednesday, despite vociferous public protest, the Ohio Oil and Gas Land Management Commission voted to approve nominations to lease Salt Fork... Read More
Tell Mike DeWine: No fracking in our Ohio state parks or wildlife areas
The final meeting this year for the Ohio Oil and Gas Land Management Commission is less than a week away on November... Read More
Mid-Ohio Valley Climate Corner: Save Ohio Parks
By Randi Pokladnik On Friday, Oct. 27, at noon, Save Ohio Parks will be holding a rally for Ohio State Parks, Climate... Read More
Save Ohio Parks announces Oct. 27 Statehouse Rally for State Parks, Climate and Democracy
Save Ohio Parks will host a “Rally for State Parks, Climate and Democracy” on Friday, Oct. 27 at noon at the Ohio... Read More
19 Ohio organizations urge state officials to halt state land leasing decisions until investigation of alleged fake “pro-fracking” comments concludes
In a joint letter delivered on Friday to members of the Oil and Gas Land Management Commission, Ohio Department of Natural Resources Director Mary Mertz and Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, 19 organizations urged officials to investigate and rectify the alleged fake public comments submitted by fossil fuel interests without the knowing consent of Ohioans, as uncovered by a Cleveland.com/Plain Dealer investigation on September 10.
Save Ohio Parks and OEC urge investigation of apparently fraudulent comments
COLUMBUS, OH — An investigation by The Plain Dealer and Cleveland.com revealed that dozens of Ohioans — including a 9-year-old girl — believe their names... Read More
Fracking commission to meet September 18
Ohio’s Oil and Gas Land Management Commission will hold its next meeting on Monday, September 18, 2023, at 10 a.m. to consider... Read More
Ohio’s former First Ladies oppose fracking under state parks
In a bipartisan move to support the preservation of Ohio’s state parks and public lands, former Ohio First Ladies Hope Taft and Frances Strickland have written letters to the Oil and Gas Land Management Commission (OGLMC) stating that they oppose fracking.
Save Ohio Parks releases music video to fight fracking
What do Mama Deer, a turtle, and a duckling have in common with Save Ohio Parks? They want to educate Ohioans on... Read More