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flag Northwest Ohio restores Great Black Swamp wetlands to reduce phosphorus runoff and prevent Lake Erie algal blooms.

flag Northwest Ohio is restoring parts of its historic Great Black Swamp to combat recurring toxic algal blooms in Lake Erie. flag Once drained in the 1800s for farming, the region’s ditched landscape now carries phosphorus runoff that fuels pollution, including the 2014 drinking water crisis. flag Conservation groups and programs like H2Ohio are reversing this by reestablishing wetlands, planting native vegetation, and reshaping land to mimic natural water filtration. flag These efforts aim to act like a "kidney" for the region, reducing runoff and improving water quality. flag While progress is slow and challenges remain, early results are encouraging, signaling a shift toward ecological restoration as a sustainable solution.

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