SANDUSKY, OH – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Office of Coastal Management has announced that it is accepting applications for vacancies on the Coastal Resources Advisory Council. The council consists of 19 members ranging in background from engineers, developers, realtors, researchers, conservationists, shoreline property owners, dive enthusiasts, public officials and others with an interest in Lake Erie. The mission of the council is to advise the director of ODNR on the Ohio Coastal Management Program and to promote, protect, enhance and encourage the wise use of Lake Erie’s coastal resources.

Interested applicants should contact the ODNR Office of Coastal Management at 419-626-7980 or visit www.ohiodnr.com/coastal and select the logo link for the Coastal Resources Advisory Council (http://www.ohiodnr.com/LakeErie/CRAC/tabid/9307/Default.aspx ). Once on the council’s webpage, applicants should select the “Apply for Council” link, then download and complete the necessary forms.   

The council meets quarterly at locations along Lake Erie, offering the public an opportunity to learn about important lake-related topics, as well as offer ideas and concerns relative to lake issues. The next Coastal Resources Advisory Council meeting is 10 a.m. Thursday, February 9 at the:

ODNR Division of Wildlife Old Woman Creek National Estuarine Research Reserve

2514 Cleveland Road East

Huron, Ohio

An agenda will be posted on the web site prior to the meeting.

The ODNR ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR Web site at www.ohiodnr.com. 

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Laurie Cleaver, Office of Coastal Management

419. 626. 7980

Jason Fallon, ODNR Office of Communications

614. 265. 6842