Northwest Ohio classrooms invited to assist with wetlands restoration
PHOTO) Blanding’s turtles are found in Ohio’s northern counties along Lake Erie, where they inhabit marshy shorelines, inland streams, and wet meadows.
H2Ohio Students Take Action is inviting middle and high school classes in northwest Ohio to participate in its outdoor educational program during the school year. The program, administered by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife, provides teachers and their students with enriched, real-world learning opportunities, access to wetland sites, and career exploration opportunities. Projects in this program encourage students to positively impact their watershed.
H2Ohio Students Take Action inspires community science participation, civic engagement, and stewardship of the Great Lakes. Students in grades 6 through12 can get hands-on experience contributing to the restoration of critical wetland habitats. Real-world, student-led investigations require students to adapt to a changing world, presenting opportunities for students to develop critical thinking and leadership skills. The program focuses on wetland restoration projects implemented under Governor Mike DeWine’s H2Ohio initiative.
H2Ohio Students Take Action curriculum includes a presentation from Division of Wildlife staff, the coordination and completion of a wetland restoration experience, and a hands-on recreation activity aimed at connecting students with local wetlands. The H2Ohio Students Take Action program meets Ohio Learning Standards through the Ohio Department of Education.
This program is focused on school districts in northwest Ohio, however schools outside of this region may still apply. To register your interest, complete the online form at H2Ohio Students Take Action. Homeschool communities, scout troops, and other youth groups are also eligible.
H2Ohio is Governor DeWine’s statewide water quality initiative designed to address complex issues impacting Ohio’s waters. Launched in 2019, H2Ohio uses a comprehensive approach guided by science and data to reduce algal blooms, stop pollution, and improve access to clean drinking water by supporting best farming practices, road salt runoff reduction, litter cleanup, dam removal, land conservation, and water infrastructure revitalization. For more information visit www.h2.ohio.gov.
The mission of the Division of Wildlife is to conserve and improve fish and wildlife resources and their habitats for sustainable use and appreciation by all. Visit wildohio.gov to find out more.
In 2024, join ODNR as we celebrate 75 years of protecting Ohio’s natural resources and providing outstanding and award-winning recreational opportunities.
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