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Restore-a-Thon™ Launches with focus on East Palestine toxic spill.

In this exciting premiere, our host Ellie Young dives deep into the ecological restoration journey with special guests Jess Conard and Tom Bevan. Join us as we explore the East Palestine train derailment.

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Welcome to Episode 1 of the Ohio River Valley Restore-A-Thon™ podcast series!

From Disaster to Development: East Palestine's Journey Towards Recovery and Advocacy

In this exciting premiere, our host Ellie Young dives deep into the ecological restoration journey with special guests Jess Conard and Tom Bevan. Jess, an community advocate, and Tom, a local expert on environmental and public health litigation, share their insights, and on the ground experiences. Join us as we explore the East Palestine train derailment, its impact on the community, and the incredible power of collective action in addressing environmental challenges.

Discover how you can get involved in the Restore-A-Thon™ and make a positive impact on the Ohio River Valley and beyond. Don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more episodes, and stay tuned for the latest updates on our mission to restore the planet, one community at a time. Together, we can make a difference!

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Jon Connors

Founder of Restore-a-thon. Experienced community development and digital marketing professional with a successful history in organizing for sustainability, tech, art and other impact-related causes.

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