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Hamilton County's Great Parks and Cincinnati Parks are developing a biochar facility aimed at converting waste into profit, supported by a $1.1 million budget. This facility will compost manure and create biochar, enhancing soil quality and aiding carbon storage.

Funding sources include a 0.95-mill levy approved by voters in 2021, a $400,000 grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies, and park system budgets. Construction commenced on February 12, 2026, with an expected completion in Spring 2026. The facility will be run by Carbon Harvest LLC, and the project is positioned to make Cincinnati a leader in climate-friendly initiatives.