Public Interest Center
Our office responds to citizen and media inquiries regarding environmental issues and Agency actions. We prepare news releases; facilitate public hearings; and implement public involvement activities for citizen organizations, community leaders and other parties interested in environmental issues. We also oversee publications, produce videos and manage the Agency's website.
Online Newsroom
Members of the media are encouraged to contact Ohio EPA's public information officers with questions about environmental issues. Agency releases are available on our media center news page.
Citizen Concerns
Ohio EPA recognizes that its mission and vision cannot be achieved without input from Ohio citizens. The Agency places a high priority on public involvement and encourages citizens to become involved in our decision-making processes.
Public involvement efforts are designed to enable Ohioans to be a part of environmental decisions that affect their lives. The Agency offers public hearings, informational meetings, and various publications to educate the public about environmental issues.
Each area of the state is served by a public involvement coordinator.
- When and where are Ohio EPA's public meetings?
- Where can I access public notices on Ohio EPA's actions?
- How do I request public records and set up file reviews?
- Where can I find information about Ohio EPA's rules and regulations?
- How do I submit an environmental complaint?
- How do I report a spill?
Public Meeting Materials
To reduce waste, we post various meeting materials such as PowerPoint presentations and response to comments here.
Sunny Farms Hearing, Aug. 25, 2022
Intel Air Permit Hearing, Aug. 30, 2022
Contacts
Media Relations Section |
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Lee, James | Manager and Statewide Issues |
Chenault, Anthony | Central, Northeast, and Southeast Districts |
Pierce, Dina | Northwest and Southwest Districts |
Public Involvement Section |
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McCarron, Mary | Manager and Statewide Issues |
Moore, Max | Central and Southeast Districts |
Cochran, Lisa | Northeast District |
McCarron, Mary | Northwest and Southwest Districts |
Print and Electronic Communications Section |
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Access logo files for use in print publications. | |
Allen, Cathryn | Manager |
Brown, Chris | Electronic Design Specialist |
Smith, Aaron | Audio/Visual Specialist |
Wilkinson, Codi | Electronic Design Specialist |
Support Staff |
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Payne, Paula | Office Assistant for Media Relations Staff: news releases, news clips, media lists |