Oil and Gas Land Management Commission
Coverage of Oil and Gas Land Management Commission in the Nexus archive.
- DeWine says he loves Ohio state parks, so what will he do with Senate Bill 219?
Governor Mike DeWine celebrated Ohio State Parks Week while facing criticism for supporting House Bill 507, which allows fracking in state parks. Senate Bill 219, currently awaiting his decision, would expedite fracking on public lands by imposing strict deadlines for approvals and lease agreements, expanding industry favors.
- Ohio officials ignore scientific facts to allow our public air, land, and water to be abused
Ohio officials have leased public lands, including parks and wildlife areas, to oil and gas companies despite scientific evidence of climate change impacts. The Oil and Gas Land Management Commission (OGLMC), composed primarily of lawyers without science or health expertise, approved fracking on over 8,000 acres without public input. The decision ignores environmental risks like water use, pollution, and habitat disruption.