MEDIA ADVISORY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE for FRIDAY, Sept. 12, 10:30 a.m.
CONTACT: Tom Bullock, 440-554-7203

Diverse Coalition to Launch Effort to "Save the Buckeye"

Billboard to be unveiled near OSU campus to stop Ohio Buckeye from becoming Michigan Buckeye

COLUMBUS, OHIO -- This Friday, Sept. 12, at 10:30 a.m., a diverse coalition of Buckeye fans, public health advocates, sportsmen, agricultural interests, environmentalists, and members of the OSU community will hold a press conference to launch a campaign to save the Ohio buckeye from migrating north due to global warming. At this event, the campaign will unveil an outdoor billboard next to the Buckeye Hall of Fame and Cafe (1421 Olentangy River Rd.) that reads:
"Michigan Buckeye? Global Warming is Sending Ohio's Buckeye North. SavetheBuckeye.org."

WHAT:
Press Conference to launch "Save the Buckeye" campaign

WHEN:
Friday, September 12, 2008 at 10:30 a.m.

WHO:

• Dr. David Lytle, State Forester, State of Ohio
• Sen. Dem. Leader Ray Miller
• State Rep. Dan Stewart
• OSU students
• Speakers from the Save the Buckeye coalition, including Ohio sportsmen and public health advocates
• Tom Bullock, Pew Environment Group, Ohio Representative, moderator

WHERE:
Ohio Statehouse, south lawn, in front of a large Ohio buckeye tree. (Rain location: Ladies Gallery inside the Statehouse)

PHOTO OPPORTUNITY INFORMATION:
Immediately following the press conference, "Save the Buckeye" coalition members will be available for a photo opportunity and press interviews at the billboard location next to the Buckeye Hall of Fame and Cafe at 1421 Olentangy River Road.

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