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Sep
29
Written by:
news editor
9/29/2011 1:00 AM
ODNR, Division of Watercraft was presented the Marinas and Harbors Award from States Organization for Boating Access.
COLUMBUS, OH – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Watercraft was presented the Marinas and Harbors Award from States Organization for Boating Access (SOBA) today during the association’s national boating access conference in Lacrosse, Wisconsin. The award recognizes the Division of Watercraft’s efforts leading to design and construction of a new state park marina on Middle Bass Island in Lake Erie’s western basin, according to ODNR.
The project was recognized for its scope of design and complexity that utilized effective engineering principles, innovative designs and use of updated safety and accessibility standards resulting in an expected long life span and reduced maintenance needs for the marina.
The Division of Watercraft also was recognized by SOBA and received a State Boating Access Program Excellence Award for management of Ohio’s Cooperative Boating Facility Grant program that was first established in 1967 to provide local communities with funding support for construction of public boating access facilities.
From 1967 through 2010, the Division of Watercraft has provided over $58 million in grant funding for 201 boating access projects statewide. Project grant awards have ranged from canoe/kayak access development to large boat access projects costing between $25,000 and $2.1 million.
Earlier this month, the Division of Watercraft was recognized nationally with awards from the National Safe Boating Council and National Association of State Boating Law Administrators during a national conference held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
“I’m very proud to say that time and again our agency and staff showcase exceptional accomplishments and leadership that is nationally recognized and result from our continual commitment of doing the best job possible in serving the needs of Ohio boaters,” said Rodger Norcross, chief of the ODNR Division of Watercraft.
The ODNR ensures a balance between the wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR Web site at ohiodnr.com.
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For more information, contact:
John Wisse, ODNR Division of Watercraft
614. 265. 6695
Jason Fallon, ODNR Office of Communications
614. 265. 6842
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