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Ohio is experiencing its worst drought in decades

A river with low water levels is shown.
Ryan Fogt
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Ohio University's Scalia Lab
The Hocking River is experiencing historically low levels and flow rate in Athens County as a drought persists in September 2024.

Ohio is experiencing its worst drought in decades.

Farmers are struggling to grow crops, care for their livestock and even host fall festivals like pumpkin patches.

During this hour of All Sides, we’re learning what central Ohio is doing to keep the water flowing in our homes and how we can conserve it.

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