| Ohio Environmental Council | |
| Type: | Nonprofit |
| Tax Id: | 31-0805578 |
| Status: | 501(c)(3) |
| Headquarters: | Columbus, Ohio |
| Leader Title: | Board Chair |
| Leader Name: | Rich Shank |
| Board Of Directors: | Rich Shank; Jeniece Brock; Marianne Eppig; Dan Gray; Peter R. Griesinger; Andy Jones, MS, CPM; Rebecca Karason, CEM; William Katzin, MD, PhD; Ben Kessler; Krista Magaw, MS; Graham Mitchell, MES; Francisco “Paco” Ollervides, PhD; William M. Ondrey Gruber; Sam Schwab; Jennifer Sconyers; Mike Shelton; Alex Slaymaker; Andrew Watterson; Tom Winston, PE |
| Website: | https://theoec.org/ |
The Ohio Environmental Council is an environmental organization founded in 1969. Its work includes the environment, clean energy, and democracy.
OEC praised Columbus's Climate Action Plan.[1] OEC jointly sought action against pollution of Lake Erie and toxic algal blooms.[2] OEC also sought to limit PFAS pollution called forever chemicals.[3]
The OEC vouched for Icebreaker wind energy off the shores of Cleveland.[4] OEC objected to siting changes that would block solar farms.[5] OEC called a bill permitting energy efficiency programs a good first step.[6]
OEC filed an amicus brief opposing gerrymandered maps.[7] As part of the Ohio Fair Courts Alliance, OEC encouraged voters to engage with judicial races.[8] OEC also endorsed the Citizens Not Politicians campaign for the 2024 Issue 1 ballot initiative against gerrymandering.[9]