The Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District is backing federal legislation to establish the Ohio River Basin Restoration Program, aimed at enhancing conservation and water quality efforts across the region. Introduced in the Senate by U.S. Senators John Fetterman and Todd Young, the bill amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act and would create an Ohio River National Program Office under the EPA. It authorizes $350 million annually from 2027 to 2031 for projects improving water quality, reducing flood risk, and enhancing recreation. This initiative aligns with the district’s broader mission of flood management and conservation within an 8,000-square-mile watershed. The district also focuses on community engagement through projects like the Broughton Nature and Wildlife Education Area, which features extensive recreational facilities.
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Ohio River Basin Restoration Bill Gains Momentum with Support from Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District
By Terrain News
