The newest state budget contained sweeping cuts to H2Ohio. In addition to slashing funds from the Ohio Department of Agriculture and Environmental Protection Agency, it halved the amount of money allocated to the Department of Natural Resources for wetlands restoration work. Read the full story by The Statehouse News Bureau.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20250910-h2ohio-fundingcuts-future-wetland-restoration

Hannah Reynolds

A recent report warns the region is not prepared for the unprecedented, growing demand from data centers and other big water users like agriculture. Read the full story by the Chicago Tribune.  

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20250910-surging-number-data-centers-great-lakes-water-shortages

Hannah Reynolds

The Ontario government is handing provincial parklands over to the town of Wasaga Beach, Ontario, in hopes of boosting the local economy. Residents wonder whether the beach will still be welcoming to endangered birds like piping plovers and the public. Read the full story by The Narwhal.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20250910-wasaga-beach-piping-plovers-ontario

Hannah Reynolds