Kaptur statement on State of Ohio’s latest response to fish kills

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) today issued the following statement regarding the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (DNR) seeking $32,782 in restitution for three separate cases of illegal manure release. According to Ohio DNR, this resulted in more than 66,000 dead fish in the Maumee River.

"Fresh drinking water should never be compromised. We welcome the State of Ohio's attention as a necessary action to jumpstart the discipline needed to ensure our water is clean," said Kaptur. "We must work together to provide farmers with the knowledge and tools to manage their manure properly."