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More... 4/2/08 - Federal Funding Available For Land Preservation Projects in the Lake Erie Watershed By Kathy Sochor on 4/2/2008 1:00 AM Communities within Ohio's Lake Erie Watershed that are seeking to acquire land for preservation and recreation can apply for up to $3 million per project in federal grants through the Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program (CELCP). More... 3/10/08 - Six Appointed To Ohio Coastal Resources Advisory Council By Kathy Sochor on 3/10/2008 1:00 AM Six Ohio residents of the Lake Erie Watershed were recently appointed to the state's Coastal Resources Advisory Council. Another five residents were reappointed to the board. More... 3/7/08 - Ohio Coastal Atlas Project Wins National Award By Kathy Sochor on 3/7/2008 3:00 AM The Ohio Coastal Atlas Project of ODNR has been awarded a 2008 National Association of Environmental Professionals (NAEP) Environmental Education Award. More... 2/28/08 - Lake Erie Commission Sponsors 2008 “Life On Lake Erie” Photo Contest By Kathy Sochor on 2/28/2008 3:00 AM Camera buffs and photo aficionados are encouraged to enter this year’s “Life on Lake Erie” photo contest, sponsored by the Ohio Lake Erie Commission. The 2007 contest is open to amateur photographers taking snapshots in and around the Lake Erie watershed. More... 1/30/08 - Workshops Offered In February And March On Best Local Land-Use Practices By Kathy Sochor on 1/30/2008 3:00 AM The Ohio Lake Erie Commission will offer two opportunities - one in February and one in March - for local officials, planners, architects, engineers, surveyors, real estate agents, attorneys and others to learn about a series of voluntary best practices for managing local land use to support both economic development and protection of the Lake Erie watershed. More... 1/28/08 - Ohio Lake Erie Commission 2008 Meeting Schedule By Kathy Sochor on 1/28/2008 2:00 AM Sean D. Logan, director of ODNR, was recently elected chairman of the Ohio Lake Erie Commission for 2008. James Beasley, director of the Ohio Department of Transportation, was elected secretary. The commission oversees the Ohio Lake Erie Protection Fund (LEPF), which is the source of grant money. More... 1/24/08 - Coastal Resources Advisory Council Tol Hold Meeting By Kathy Sochor on 1/24/2008 1:00 AM The Ohio Coastal Resources Advisory Council will hold its quarterly meeting at 10 a.m. on Thursday, February 7, at the Lake Erie Nature & Science Center, Grand River North Room, 28728 Wolf Road in Bay Village. More... 12/24/07 - Ohio Lake Erie Commission Awards Nearly $45,000 In Grants To Three Organizations By Kathy Sochor on 12/24/2007 5:14 PM The Ohio Lake Erie Commission has awarded a total of $29,900 to three projects that will enhance the lake’s shoreline and contribute to protection efforts in its watershed. More... 10/23/07 - Coastal Resources Advisory Council Quarterly Meeting By Kathy Sochor on 10/23/2007 4:32 PM The Coastal Resources Advisory Council will hold its quarterly meeting at 10 a.m. on Thursday, November 8, at the Ashtabula Marine Museum, 1071 Walnut Blvd. in Ashtabula. More... 10/22/07 - Reviewing Coastal Management Rules By Kathy Sochor on 10/22/2007 3:23 PM A sub-committee of the Ohio Coastal Resources Advisory Council will meet on Thursday, October 25, at Cleveland Lakefront State Park to discuss proposed rules for managing construction along the Lake Erie shoreline. More... 10/18/07 - Coastal Management Rules - Review Meeting By Kathy Sochor on 10/18/2007 2:24 PM A sub-committee of the Ohio Coastal Resources Advisory Council will meet on Friday, October 19 at Cleveland Lakefront State Park to discuss proposed rules for managing construction along the Lake Erie shoreline. More... 10/04/07 - Lake Erie Advisory Group Seeks New Members By Kathy Sochor on 10/4/2007 2:04 PM Local decision makers and others with an interest in the future of Lake Erie and its watershed are encouraged to apply for an appointment to the Ohio Coastal Resources Advisory Council. Nine council seats are currently up for renewal or appointment. More... 10/02/07 - Lake Erie Coastal Management Assistance Grants By Kathy Sochor on 10/2/2007 5:24 PM Applications for $250,000 in grants are being accepted for projects that preserve, protect and enhance Ohio’s Lake Erie coastal resources. More...