Ohio Works: Innovation Through Integration   As Ohio celebrates America 250, the story of innovation is not just about invention — it’s about systems.   In the wake of the devastating Great Flood of 1913, communities across Southwest Ohio faced a critical decision: rebuild the same way and risk repeating his ...

  By Sarah Hippensteel Hall, Ph.D., manager of watershed partnerships Could your land use plan be holding back your community? It could if you’re not focusing on balancing water protection with land development. This region is averaging about 4 more inches of precipitation per year than it did 30 years ago. Stronger storms, ...

Most of us trust our local elected officials with many of the more routine decisions that make our cities hum, without feeling the need to be in attendance. But occasionally, big decisions are made and you want to be there – or at least be aware. On July 29, the City of Dayton will consider important changes to its source water prot ...