Lake Campus Efforts to Address Water Quality Recognized in State-Wide Press Conference

Visionary research referenced numerous times in July 11 address

August 20, 2025

CELINA, OH - Wright State University – Lake Campus and their ongoing efforts to study the water quality of Grand Lake St. Marys have set a precedence being modeled in actions to further reduce algal bloom issues in other bodies of water across the state of Ohio, including Lake Erie.

On July 11, Ohio Governor John Kasich signed an Executive Order to initiate action in eight watersheds in the western basin of Lake Erie, areas which will be considered for designations as “Watersheds in Distress.” In introducing this legislation, Governor Kasich referenced the positive progress resulting from the