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.
In 1914, the Ohio government passed an ordinance allowing for the formation of conservation areas with the authority to develop projects aimed at mitigating flooding. This legislation became a model for other states, including Indiana, New Mexico, and Colorado.