Why did the beaver bring a suitcase to the wetland? He was ready for a "dam" good time! 😆 Happy World Wetlands Day! Just 1 acre of restored wetland can filter up to 13 pounds of phosphorous per year! H2Ohio has restored 16,310 acres of wetland throughout Ohio.

Happy World Wetlands Day! Wetlands play a vital role in our ecosystems, providing flood protection, improved water quality, and a home for many wildlife! #cbusmetroparks 📸 Rob Bollinger, Adam Brandemihl

For Black History Month, we honor Division of Water retiree Conrade Hinds. Long known as our resident historian, Hinds published a book about the pioneering history of the City of Columbus in water treatment, The Great Columbus Experiment of 1908. cml.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S105…

Looking to join a cleanup this Saturday? Check out this event organized by our friends at FLOWOhio. columbusunderground.com/events/olentan…

Recently, the city of Columbus signed a pact aimed at developing and implementing sustainable food systems. This pact has a commitment to provide accessible and nutritious food to all, while combating food waste. nrdc.org/bio/anya-obrez…

Are you looking for fun and easy ways to live more in harmony with our planet? Become a member for free at ColumbusGreenSpot.org today! We have easy pledges and tangible action steps that don't overwhelm :) If u live in Columbus or Franklin County, let's do this!! #goinggreen

#blackhistorymonth may be over, but we have some awesome environmental book suggestions to keep the learning going! What black and bipoc authors in the sustainability realm would you recommend? #BlackHistory365 #greenspot #SustainableLiving #sustainablecolumbus

Thank you to everyone who attended GreenSpot's #vernalpool tour with our expert, Dave! Vernal pools are seasonal wetlands right here in Columbus that are very important to our eco systems and bio diversity! #yaybiodiversity #columbusgreenspot #greenspot #sustainablecolumbus

Our next major citywide cleanup with Cleaner Columbus is taking place Saturday, April 6th. Register or join a team today: docs.google.com/forms/d/1nvYey…

Ohio has plenty of clean water; how do we maintain this precious resource for future generations? Water reuse technologies may hold the key, and DPU's Division of Water Administrator John Newsome has been named as the first president of WateReuse Ohio: epa.ohio.gov/.../ohio-accep…...

Thrilled to share that Columbus is one of 25 cities selected for Bloomberg Philanthropies's American Sustainable Cities to empower local action to fight climate change and advance economically thriving communities! Learn more: Bloomberg.org/AmericanSustai…

Celebrate #StPatricksDay responsibility by recycling all your bottles and cans. 🍀

Let's make every day Global Recycling Day! 🌎♻️ DYK Franklin County recycles 54% of the materials we consume and that our recycling rate is higher than the national average? Now, that's something to celebrate. #recycle #sustainability #SWACO #FranklinCounty #GlobalRecyclingDay

🌲 Forests are essential for biodiversity, climate regulation, and can be helpful carbon sinks. Let's celebrate the beauty and importance of forests and commit to preserving and restoring them for future generations. #IntlForestDay #ForestsMatter #march21st

We’re thrilled to share that City of Columbus will join Bloomberg Philanthropies’s new Youth Climate Action Fund! With support from United Cities and The Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at JHU, we’ll harness the insight, talent, and determination of young residents to help lead the next generation of climate action in Cbus!

Sustainable Columbus City of Columbus Bloomberg Philanthropies United Cities Columbus GreenSpot Mayor Andrew Ginther Thank you for spotlighting the role of youth in #ClimateAction through #PublicInnovation. We are inspired by City of Columbus's commitment to empowering the next generation of leaders!  #MovingCitiesForward 🌍

This FRIDAY, 4/19 on the SOUTH OVAL, enjoy a free concert, speakers, BRUTUS, and OVER 100+ Organizations, Vendors, and Artists. Sponsored by Sustainability Institute @ohiostsustain X American Conservation Coalition" Yayy, acc.tosu, we can't wait! See everyone tomorrow!

We love reduce, reuse, recycle - but what about ROT?! Yup. We love that, too. #compost #wastediversion #columbusgreenspot

The final 4 are in!😍 Now @CDPU & FLOWOhio need your help choosing the final design to represent One Water at the Olentangy Trail pump station - cast your vote here! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

#biketoworkday was awesome! When u opt for biking instead of car rides, ur helping reduce emissions & cleaning the air we all breathe. Cbus @linkuscolumbus ballot initiative heading to the polls this Nov! If u could do anything to improve transit, what would you do?