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Green, OH
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Interested in solving climate change? You are welcome in Citizens’ Climate. We’re regular people from Ohio who are working together to get climate laws passed. We believe that the only way to tackle climate change is together. We connect over shared concerns, build consensus, and work with elected officials from every party towards climate solutions.
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16 active chapters in Ohio
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Cincinnati
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Cleveland
Columbus
Columbus and surrounding areas in three districts (OH03, OH12, OH15)
Dayton
We serve the Greater Dayton Metropolitan area, specifically Congressional District OH-10. (Turner)
Delaware
Delaware, Ohio
Lorain County
Lorain County and nearby communities
Mahoning Valley
Youngstown, OH
Marietta
East OH: Belmont, Carroll, Columbiana, Harrison, Jefferson, Mahoning, Monroe, Noble, Washington
Muskingum Valley
Zanesville, OH
Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware, OH
Perrysburg
Perrysburg, Toledo
Springfield
Springfield and Oxford
Toledo
Toledo
Twinsburg
Twinsburg, Aurora, Ashtabula, Cuyahoga Falls, Hudson, Kent, Solon, Stow, Streetsboro, Tallmadge, Mentor, Willoughby, Painsville, Mayfield Heights, Eastlake, Willowick, Lyndhurst, and Wickliffe
Wooster
Wooster
2025 Ohio stats
4,016
Contacts with Legislators
41
Lobby meetings
82
Media publications
53
Outreach Events
Meet the Ohio State Coordinator
Ohio State Coordinator
Kelly Patterson
Kelly lives in Cincinnati and was concerned about climate change from when she first learned about it in middle school, but always felt like it was hopeless until she joined CCL. She works in IT at Cincinnati Children's Hospital and enjoys tennis, snowboarding, board games, and spending time with her niece and nephew.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find a CCL chapter in Ohio?
Fill out the join form, and we’ll connect you with your closest local chapter automatically based on your zip code. A volunteer from your local chapter will reach out to let you know when their next meeting is being held and how you can start to get involved.
What will I do as a volunteer with CCL Ohio?
As a volunteer, you might get involved in any of these types of activities:
- Meet with your Senators, your Representative, and their staff about climate solutions.
- Write and speak about climate solutions in your local newspaper and to local journalists
- Talk about climate solutions to your community through local events and presentations.
- Educate and engage your local leaders so they can speak up in support of climate solutions.
- Organize your local CCL chapter to keep volunteers active, inspired, and effective.
When you sign up and get connected with your local chapter, your Group Leader will get to know you and help you find meaningful activities that fit with your skills and interests.
Can I participate if there isn’t a chapter in my part of Ohio?
Absolutely. Many Ohio volunteers participate from areas without a nearby chapter — you can dial into CCL’s national meetings on Zoom, take monthly actions from home, or volunteer with one of CCL’s national Action Teams.
We can also support you with all the training and information you need to start a chapter in your area.
What lawmakers does CCL Ohio meet with?
CCL’s mission is focused on advancing effective climate solutions at the federal level, so your local chapter meets with Ohio’s representatives and senators in the U.S. Congress.
What are the top climate issues in Ohio?
Ohio is dealing with more intense rain events, which leads to increased flooding, road closures, overwhelmed sewers, lower crop output, and fertilizer runoff into Lake Erie.