OHIO — More than $7 million in grant funding will go toward 12 new H2Ohio wetland projects, Gov. Mike DeWine announced Thursday.

What You Need To Know

  • The 12 wetlands projects will be in 10 counties: Athens, Butler, Clark, Delaware, Franklin, Greene, Holmes, Lake, Richland, and Summit

  • The projects each have different goals, from restoration to enriching stream corridor forested areas

  • So far, there are 183 H2Ohio wetland sites across the state

“Wetlands are a vital component of H2Ohio to improve water quality across our state," said DeWine in a press release. "Every new wetland we create or restore continues to build on all the progress we’ve been making over the years through H2Ohio.”

The 12 wetlands projects will be in 10 counties: Athens, Butler, Clark, Delaware, Franklin, Greene, Holmes, Lake, Richland and Summit. The projects each have different goals, from restoration to enriching stream corridor forested areas. 

DeWine said the projects were selected through a comprehensive grant process. The grants will fund 100% of the project costs. 

“We are successful in these projects because of our partners and their dedication to improving water quality,” said Ohio Department of Natural Resources Director Mary Mertz in a release. “In addition to filtering the water, these wetlands provide habitat, allowing animals and plants to continue to thrive in Ohio.”

So far, there are 183 H2Ohio wetland sites across the state. ODNR said wetlands help to improve water quality by filtering and removing excess nutrients from water before it flows into important waterways. 

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