May 20, 2025

Ohio Marine Trades Association Releases Spring 2025 Report

House Bill 54,  OMTA supported amendment to exempt watercraft dealers from having title transfers notarized.  We heard from our that having a notary on staff at all times had gotten burdensome, so we requested an exemption modeled after one provided to auto dealers.  A notarization will still be required for casual sales.  But for registered watercraft dealers, it will no longer be required. OMTA is pleased to report that the final version retains this provision.

Feb 7, 2025

ODA recognizes contributions to Ohio water quality

The Ohio Department of Agriculture recognized three entities for their significant leadership and commitment to conservation. Independent crop consultant Joe Nester, the Lucas County Engineer’s Office, and the Greene Soil & Water Conservation District were all honored for their contributions to improving water quality through H2Ohio.

Feb 7, 2025

OH group wants federal accountability for Lake Erie phosphorus reduction

Legal action continues in efforts at cleaning up a portion of Ohio's waterways.

The Ohio EPA has been added as a defendant, along with the U.S. EPA, in a lawsuit filed by the Board of Lucas County Commissioners, the City of Toledo, and the Environmental Law and Policy Center, arguing the two agencies failed to have an effective plan to prevent dangerous amounts of phosphorus from occupying Lake Erie. Phosphorus produces cyanobacteria which appears in water as blue-green or brownish algae.