On March 17, 1914, the governor signed the Ohio Conservancy Act, which allowed for the establishment of conservancy districts with the authority to implement flood control projects. The Act became the model for other states, such as Indiana, New Mexico, and Colorado.
On March 17, 1914, the Ohio government enacted legislation that allowed for the establishment of conservation areas with the power to undertake projects aimed at preventing flooding. This law had a lasting impact on other states, including Indiana, New Mexico, and Colorado.