The information in the 1995 State of the Environment Report is integral to the second phase of the Ohio Comparative Risk Project. The purpose of the second phase is to develop risk reduction strategies and recommendations. These recommendations will be d irected to both policymakers and Ohio citizens. During the second phase, issues of cost and efficiency will be examined in greater detail, especially in relationship to specific strategies. Environmental education and environmental management also will be considered in developing risk reduction strategies.

Two additional reports will be issued as a result of the second phase; one will summarize recommendations for policymakers and the other will summarize recommendations for Ohio citizens.