At Maumee Bay State Park in Oregon (Lucas Co.), Gov. John R. Kasich signed S.B. 1, legislation to protect Lake Erie and Ohio's water quality. Highlights of the bill include restricting open lake disposal of dredge material, additional phosphorus monitoring at wastewater treatment facilities, and clear penalties for those who violate the law.

Additional Speakers:

James Zehringer, Director, Ohio Department of Natural Resources

Jack Shaner, Ohio Environmental Council

Sen. Randy Gardner, (R) District 2

Senate President Keith Faber, (R) District 12

Sen. Cliff Hite, (R) District 1

Rep. Bob Peterson, (R) District 17

Rep. Dave Hall, (R) District 70

Rep. Brian Hill, (R) District 97

Rep. Tony Burkley, (R) District 82

Rep. John Patterson, (D) District 99