BLM has closed public comment on new fracking leases in the Wayne National Forest. The formal protest period is open. Protests must arrive by mail by Aug. 17. Mail yours as soon as possible so BLM receives and counts it. Our guide: bit.ly/wnf-protests

Roxanne and Heather are an inspiration, as always! I hope other communities can replicate what they’ve done in Athens County.

Buckeye Environmental Network@buckeyeenviro.bsky.social · 16h ago

Athens County commissioners unanimously passed a resolution opposing data centers. BEN’s Roxanne Groff and Heather Cantino, who organize with Athens County’s Future Action Network, developed the proposal. benohio.org/press-releas...

Our executive director @beccapollard.bsky.social shares concerns about ODNR’s rule change process. app.publicnewsservice.org/story/ohioan...

Ohioans want comment period extended for state oil and gas rules

Ohio regulators said the state’s existing rules for the oil and gas industry do not need any changes but environmental groups disagree.Every five years, the rules covering permits, safety, well

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This is a very important comment period. These rules are updated only once every five years and the current rules pre-dated fracking of Ohio State Parks and don’t take into account contemporary climate conditions. ODNR must do better! Submit a comment today!

Buckeye Environmental Network@buckeyeenviro.bsky.social · 3d ago

Today is the deadline to tell ODNR that “no change” to its Oil & Gas rules is unacceptable! We need rules that take into account current conditions and contemporary science! Tell ODNR to extend the too-short two-week comment period, solicit real input, ans make meaningful updates to protect Ohio!

Have you submitted comments on ODNR’s oil and gas rule review yet? All you have to do is send an email! See details below.

Buckeye Environmental Network@buckeyeenviro.bsky.social · last wk.

ODNR gave Ohioans just two weeks to comment on nine oil and gas rules it plans to leave unchanged. These rules are reviewed only once every five years. Send comments to BOTH emails by Aug 3: DOGRM.Rules@dnr.ohio.gov + CSIPublicComments@governor.ohio.gov Demand more time.

Thanks @rooster.info for bringing more attention to this corruption! www.rooster.info/p/brian-chav...

Brian Chavez is Republican rule in rural Ohio

Ohio Republicans have worked hard over the past 15 years to leverage an electoral system where a reincarnated "Captain Planet" villain is almost immune at the ballot box.

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We're consolidating future fundraising efforts through GoFundMe. Sadly, my lawyers aren't working in exchange for long looks into my deep-sea blue eyes! You can donate anonymously! And even just sharing this link with your network is a major move! www.gofundme.com/f/rooster-fr...

Donate to The Rooster's Freedom Defense Fund, organized by The Rooster

On July 1st, 2026, a powerful Ohio State Senator had me arrested for protected politica… The Rooster needs your support for The Rooster's Freedom Defense Fund

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View our press release here: bit.ly/ODNR-2WK

ODNR’s Two-Week Comment Period Falls Short; BEN Demands More Time to Review Oil and Gas Rules - Buckeye Environmental Network

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 29, 2026 Ohio Department of Natural Resources Seeks Public Comments on Proposed “No Change” Rules to Oil and Gas Administrative Code COLUMBUS, Ohio – On July 20th, the Ohio ...

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ODNR didnt even bother public noticing this extremely important and time sensitive comment period in any papers or on their website. Almost seems like they don’t want public input….

Buckeye Environmental Network@buckeyeenviro.bsky.social · last wk.

ODNR gave Ohioans just two weeks to comment on nine oil and gas rules it plans to leave unchanged. These rules are reviewed only once every five years. Send comments to BOTH emails by Aug 3: DOGRM.Rules@dnr.ohio.gov + CSIPublicComments@governor.ohio.gov Demand more time.

The radioactive oil & gas waste that threatens Wa Co water has been grabbing local headlines for some time, but today NYT ran a story feat strong local voices and mentioning @buckeyeenviro.bsky.social & @earthjustice.org’s lawsuit against ODNR. Thx for the great reporting @quinnglabicki.bsky.social

Dean Napolitano@dinonapolitano.bsky.social · last wk.

By @quinnglabicki.bsky.social The brine is spurting to the surface, and locals fear it could soon contaminate the drinking water source for 32,000 people. “It would destroy the city,” said Susan Vessels, president of the Marietta City Council. “Once the damage is done, it cannot be undone.”

Ohio EPA could renew Scioto Materials’ air permit. Its next routine stack test would not come until 2030 and would cover only three pollutants, leaving out VOCs and sulfur dioxide. Demand stronger controls and broader testing by Aug. 1 at 11:59 PM: tinyurl.com/y66k7hv9

Speaker after speaker called for a moratorium until comprehensive studies are completed and protective measures enacted, for stronger environmental protections, and greater transparency on any new data centers. freepress.org/article/colu...

Columbus Residents Overwhelmingly Demand Data Center Moratorium and Stronger Environmental Protections

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For Immediate Release: Columbus Residents Overwhelmingly Demand Data Center Moratorium, Stronger Environmental Protections at City Council Committee Hearing benohio.org/columbus-res...

Columbus Residents Overwhelmingly Demand Data Center Moratorium, Stronger Environmental Protections at City Council Committee Hearing - Buckeye Environmental Network

For Immediate Release July 24, 2026 Columbus Residents Overwhelmingly Demand Data Center Moratorium, Stronger Environmental Protections at City Council Committee Hearing COLUMBUS, OHIO  Twenty-four pe...

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Watch the live stream of the hearing in Columbus on Data Centers here!! www.youtube.com/live/073uVZa...

Council Public Utilities & Sustainability Committee: Data Center Policy

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It’s shameful that this was proposed to begin with, but I’m glad OEPA ultimately did the right thing!

Buckeye Environmental Network@buckeyeenviro.bsky.social · 2w ago

This is a win for Ohio’s communities and waterways. The Ohio EPA received a large number of public comments opposing this plan, and people made a difference with over 7000 comments submitted. www.dispatch.com/story/news/p...

Op ed by our Executive Director @beccapollard.bsky.social

Matter News@matternews.bsky.social · 2w ago

With the City Council presenting its draft proposal for municipal data center policy this week, residents must seize the moment to demand meaningful safeguards that will actually minimize the climate impacts of data centers writes Becca Pollard of the Buckeye Environmental Network.

Speak out against the data center buildout at Wednesday’s Public Utilities and Sustainability Committee hearing. July 22 at 5:30 PM at Columbus City Hall. To testify in person, virtually, or in writing, email clgolterman@columbus.gov by noon Tuesday.

This is a very important opportunity for the public to weigh in while policies are still in draft form!

Councilmember Christopher L. Wyche@christopherwyche.bsky.social · 3w ago

I want to hear from you! Join me and @cbuscitycouncil.bsky.social on Wednesday to discuss Data Centers and Lead Service Lines! Want to testify - email CLGolterman@columbus.gov

Air quality reached unhealthy levels across Ohio today. Our organizer Cat Adams spoke with The Reporting Project about how climate change is worsening wildfires. Check the replies for our one-pager with actions you can take this week. www.thereportingproject.org/licking-coun...

Licking County air quality considered 'very unhealthy' due to Canadian wildfires - The Reporting Project - Covering Licking County, Ohio

The Licking County Health Department recommends people stay inside as much as possible during unhealthy air conditions.

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Proud of everyone in Washington County who is fighting back to protect our water! We demand a longer term investigation initiated by the ODNR into their leaking injection wells. www.msn.com/en-us/money/...

Freepoint Eco-Systems announced that it would be shutting down its toxic plastic incinerator in Licking County. Community members are being kept in the dark about what's next. Take action TODAY to get justice for workers and make sure Freepoint cleans up its mess. bit.ly/4bfs2ly

My kid this morning: “Mama, we need to clean the sky!”

A year and a half of organizing around the Redbird wells led to this. Now, we wonder what comes next.There are still many unanswered questions. benohio.org/sixteen-mont...

Sixteen Months of Organizing. Four Wells Shut Down. - Buckeye Environmental Network

Buckeye Environmental Network started organizing around injection wells and toxic brine migration in Washington County about a year and a half ago. Last week, that work paid off. On June 23rd, Buckeye...

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Central OH air quality alert extended until 9pm tonight 😷 www.dispatch.com/story/weathe...

Air quality alert issued for Franklin, other central Ohio counties July 14

An air quality alert has been issued by the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission for Franklin, Delaware, Licking, and Fairfield counties.

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Demands, including launching a long-term, systemic ODNR investigation into brine waste migration across Southeastern Ohio, not just at Redbird, from the desk of Rep. Tristian Rader ohiohouse.gov/members/tris...

If you want to better understand how brine migration from injection wells could contaminate drinking water, check out Marietta College geologist Dr David Jeffery’s explanation in this video. Thanks @wtap.com and Chase Campbell for this great coverage of BEN’s press conference!

Buckeye Environmental Network@buckeyeenviro.bsky.social · 4w ago

Excellent, thorough coverage by Chase Campbell at WTAP Television!! www.wtap.com/2026/07/08/w...

Good news in Youngstown! www.wfmj.com/news/local-n...

Pyrolysis plan for downtown Youngstown is dead

Pyrolysis — the process that converts rubber tire chips into energy — is officially dead in downtown Youngstown.

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Check out our press release on yesterday's press conference in Washington County. Six years later, people are still demanding answers about brine migration from the Redbird injection well. benohio.org/six-years-af...

Six Years After Redbird Injection Well Brine Incident, Well Owners, State Representatives, Scientists, and Water Officials Demand Long-Term Investigation Into Brine Migration - Buckeye Environmental N...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 8, 2026 Contact: Bev Reed(740) 298-5471bev.reed@benohio.org Six Years After Redbird Injection Well Brine Incident, Well Owners, State Representatives, Scientists, and Water ...

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Title: Food Rescue Driver - Columbus Food Rescue (Part-Time) Reports to: Chef - Ro's Kitchen Classification: Non-Exempt Position Summary: The Food Rescue Driver supports logistics and distribution ...

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Six years ago, the state confirmed brine waste was leaking out of the Redbird #4 injection well. It still hasn't been fixed. Pressure on nearby wells is up over 1,000% since 2023, and ODNR is still just "monitoring" instead of doing something about it. benohio.org/ohio-departm...

Ohio Department of Natural Resources Investigates Leaking Injection Well, Six Years Later the Problem has Gotten Worse - Buckeye Environmental Network

Prepared By: Buckeye Environmental Network Edited As Of: June 23rd, 2026 Redbird #4 Class II Injection Well American Petroleum Institute #34167297670000 Dunham Township, Washington County, OH In 2018,...

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