"Ohioans have a lot at stake when it comes to our water! Healthy Water Ohio's mission to address water quality and water quantity issues through a partnership of diverse stakeholders fits with our commitment to utilizing Ohio's natural resources in a sustainable manner. We are proud to be a part of this endeavor."
Christopher Henney
President and Chief Executive Officer
Ohio AgriBusiness Association
"This is the first effort every which pursues a consolidated and inclusive approach toward solving a broad range of issues concerning healthy water for future generations."
Jack Williams
Municipal Director
Village of Ottawa
"Water is essential for life, business, and the transport of goods. The Nature Conservancy in Ohio believes that it is important to develop consensus approaches to secure clean, abundant water for people and nature. Healthy Water Ohio's purpose is compatible with our approach and goals."
John Stark
Director of Fresh Water Conservation
The Nature Conservancy
"Ensuring abundant supplies of clean water is critical to gardeners everywhere. Without this essential natural resource, we could not grow the healthy plants that add value to our lives, our health, and our environment."
Ann Aquillo
Vice President, Community Affairs
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company
"Our mission is to be a leader in providing natural resources stewardship to enhance Ohio's quality of life. Water quality and quantity and soil health are vital to our effort. We believe that our role is to leave our land better for tomorrow's generation and this initiative will enhance our ability to achieve this goal."
Mindy Bankey
CEO
Ohio Federation of Soil and Water Conservation Districts
www.ofswcd.org
"Clean, abundant water is critical to the well-being of Ohio's residents and also to the nearly 200 million visitors the state welcomes each year. These visitors and the businesses they support generate annual spending of $38 billion and $5.8 billion in taxes. Healthy Water Ohio recognizes that Ohio's water resources provide significant quality of life and economic benefits for us all, and I'm pleased to represent tourism and recreation as a committee member."
Larry Fletcher
Executive Director
Lake Erie Shores & Islands West
Ottawa County Visitors Bureau
"Water is essential to us all. The key to finding answers to the challenges we face in water quality is ensuring that every industry, not just agriculture, is talking with each other and sharing ideas. Healthy Water Ohio is an excellent example of the commitment that farmers and all stakeholders have to lead the way and find long-term solutions."
Terry McClure
Vice Chairman
Ohio Soybean Council
"Water and food production are two of Ohio's greatest, most interdependent resources, both contributing to Ohio's economic strength and quality of life. The diverse Healthy Water Ohio coalition allows for thoughtful consideration of how to best preserve both resources for the benefit of all Ohioans."
Steve Hirsch
President
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation
