COASTAL RESOURCES ADVISORY COUNCIL TO HOLD QUARTERLY MEETING AT OTTAWA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

SANDUSKY, OH - The Ohio Coastal Resources Advisory Council will hold its quarterly meeting at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 22, at the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge, 14000 Route 2 in Oak Harbor.

The council is comprised of 19 members appointed by the director of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) to provide advice on Lake Erie coastal management issues. 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 and its watershed.

The council meets quarterly at locations along Lake Erie, offering an opportunity for the public to see and hear about important lake-related topics, as well as offer their ideas and concerns relative to lake issues.

Additional information about the Ohio Coastal Management Program and the Coastal Resources Advisory Council is available through the Office of Coastal Management Web site at ohiodnr.com.

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