LEAD for Pollinators

05/05/2026

https://grow.oeffa.org/farm-tours/

05/05/2026

Make your voice count. Ohio and Indiana Primary elections are today! Go Vote!!

04/09/2026

https://www.statenews.org/section/the-ohio-newsroom/2026-04-08/farmers-in-northwest-ohio-use-a-lot-of-pesticides-is-there-a-link-to-cancer

Of the 500 counties across the country that use the most pesticides per square mile, Investigate Midwest found 60% have above average rates of cancer.

08/28/2025

https://oceanconservancy.org/trash-free-seas/take-deep-dive/tackling-plastic-pollution-through-producer-accountability/

Ocean Conservancy developed this toolkit and model legislation on producer accountability to address plastic pollution in the U.S. Learn more

08/27/2025

https://communityactionworks.org/pesticides/

08/27/2025

https://www.rivernetwork.org/state-policy-hub/

New! On April 8, 2025, we added a new section on Water Funding, including new policies related to stormwater and green infrastructure and State Revolving Funds.

08/26/2025

https://www.nofamass.org/home/policy/massquito/

Advocating for effective, affordable, transparent, ecologically responsible, and scientifically-based mosquito disease management in Massachusetts.

08/26/2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2MBn7JTIlo&themeRefresh=1

The Jones River Watershed Association (JRWA) in Kingston, MA offers a global and holistic approach to mosquito control: habitat restoration. By taking steps ...

08/25/2025

https://entomology.ces.ncsu.edu/mosquito-control-around-homes-and-in-communities/

Mosquitoes are important pests because their biting activity interferes with outdoor activities and they can transmit disease organisms to people, pets and domestic animals and wildlife. Most mosquitoes are active during twilight hours and at night. However, around our homes and workplaces, the mosq...

08/25/2025

https://www.sciencing.com/eats-mosquitoes-8568515/

Mosquitoes pursue the blood of humans and animals for food, but they are food for many creatures, especially when they are in the larvae form. Some people spray to reduce mosquito numbers, others reduce habitats where mosquitoes might breed. Another way to cut the mosquito population is to help thei...

08/24/2025

https://www.consumerreports.org/health/insect-repellent/do-natural-insect-repellents-work-a6538610025/

One plant-derived ingredient, oil of lemon eucalyptus, will provide solid protection. Repellents that rely on essential oils, however, aren't very effective.