Grand River in Lake County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Restoring Wetlands for Clean Water H2Ohio
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 2, 2026
1. Restoring Wetlands for Clean Water H2Ohio Marker
What is H2Ohio?
Initiated in 2019 by Governor Mike DeWine, H2Ohio is a comprehensive plan to improve water quality throughout Ohio.
Why Wetlands?
Wetlands act as natural filters that hold and clean large amounts of water. They help reduce harmful algal blooms to keep our water clean and safe.
Ohio's Wetland Heritage
Wetlands were once common in many areas of Ohio. Northwestern Ohio was once home to the Great Black Swamp that covered an area about the size of Rhode Island. Indigenous peoples hunted and fished this region for thousands of years. Once European settlers arrived, they Grained wetlands for farming and to harvest timber.
Erected by Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Environment • Parks & Recreational Areas • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 2019.
Location. 41° 45.301′ N, 81° 17.575′ W. Marker is in Grand River, Ohio, in Lake County. It is at the intersection of Heisley Road and Headlands Road, on the right when traveling north on Heisley Road. Touch for map. Marker
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Regionally, this marker is in Greater Cleveland, on the Lake Erie Shore, and in the Western Reserve. It is also in the American Midwest. Globally, it is in North America, on the Great Lakes, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: From Pavement to Paradise (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Welcome (about 600 feet away); The Birth of Neutrino Astronomy (approx. Ό mile away); First Iron Warship in US Navy Foremast (approx. 0.8 miles away); Spirit of Finland (approx. 0.8 miles away); Life Car (approx. 0.8 miles away); Walking Tour of the Lighthouse Grounds (approx. 0.8 miles away); Lighthouse View (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grand River.
Photographed by Craig Doda, May 2, 2026
2. Restoring Wetlands for Clean Water H2Ohio Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 21, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 14 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 21, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
