The OEC advocates for a healthier environment for all who call Ohio home. From resounding victories in the hallways of power to a growing environmental movement to important policy wins, we are working for systems-level change. Our mission is to protect the environment and health of all Ohio communities through legal and policy advocacy, decision-maker accountability, and civic engagement; we do this work to secure the vision of a clean, healthy Ohio where our democracy empowers all communities to thrive in harmony with the environment. We strive to ensure all of our work is science-based; equitable; strategic; collaborative; and non-partisan.

Our programs are grounded in environmental justice and include: Water, Public Lands, Energy, Democracy, and Field Advocacy in Northeast Ohio, Southwest Ohio, Southeast Ohio, the Cleveland Metro area, and Central Ohio. Our staff brings expertise in policy, nonprofit management, government, politics, public affairs, marketing and communications, law, advocacy, campaigns, coalition building, community organizing, and grassroots engagement. Each program area collaborates closely with our Communications team and Law Center to hold polluters accountable in court while working with communities and companies to inspire investment in and commitment to a just and healthy environment for all who call Ohio home.