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What's New Brookings: Great Lakes needs VC superfund Business First of Columbus (1/29) A massive venture capital fund that pumps money into Great Lakes businesses is crucial for the economy of the region to move beyond its Rust Belt status, says a white paper released Friday by the Brookings Institution public policy think tank. Agencies oppose Ohio legislature's suggestion to alter policies on deer: outdoors notebook The Plain Dealer (1/29) If deer are raised on farms or hunted on preserves, deer farmers have prodded lawmakers to introduce bills to have the Ohio Depart. of Agriculture take over from the Ohio Div. of Wildlife. A fly in the ointment is that neither state agency wants that to happen. Lake Erie still open for snow business WEWS-5 (Cleveland-Akron, Ohio) (1/29) While January temperatures have been cold, Lake Erie remains unfrozen. “More people, more money” - making the 2010 census count 90.3 WCPN Cleveland (1/28) The national headcount can have a big impact on our region's share of federal dollars and how much influence we have in Congress. The non-partisan survey firm Polidata forecasts that most of the Great Lakes states will lose a congressional seat. Wisconsin man to be new director of Cleveland Metroparks Metro-Cleveland (1/28) The Cleveland Metroparks system may be one of the last assets in Northeast Ohio that remains the envy of the nation, and the park commissioners believe they have chosen a new executive director capable of guiding the Emerald Necklace. Madison Twp. officials review plans for park The News-Herald (1/22) Work probably will begin by late summer on a $475,000 cleanup at Madison Township Park on the Lake Erie coastline as a start toward even bigger projects.
General Resources Ohio Great Lakes Commission Since 1955, Ohio has been a valued member of the Great Lakes Commission. Ohio Governor Profile Council of Great Lakes Governors Includes biography, inaugural address, State of the State address and related links. Ohio Sea Grant College Program Uses research, education, and outreach efforts to enhance use and improve management of this nation's ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources. State of Ohio Government A starting point to guide you to the many resources available from Ohio's state agencies, departments and other governmental branches.
Economy Ohio Economic Profile Northeast-Midwest Institute The Northeast-Midwest Institute provides a variety of economic data about the state, including unemployment rate, per-capita income, gross state product, exports, government spending, demographics and more.
Environment Cuyahoga River (OH) American Heritage Rivers The American Heritage Rivers Initiative, established by an Executive Order in September 1997, is a program to help communities restore and revitalize waters and waterfronts. Lake Erie Coastal Resources Inventory Ohio Coastal Management Program This web site is one element of Ohio's effort to increase our capabilities in applying geographically referenced information to support planning, environmental assessment and decision making about Lake Erie and its coastal region. Ohio Coastal Management Program Ohio Department of Natural Resources Designated in 1997, the OCMP integrates management of Ohio's Lake Erie coastal resources, controls activities that affect them, and fosters their sustainable use for the benefit of all citizens of the state. Learn about the OCMP's latest initiatives, including the Kelleys Island Underwater Preserve planning team. Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) The Ohio EPA is a trusted leader and environmental steward using innovation, quality service, and public involvement to ensure a safe and healthy environment for all Ohioans. Ohio Lake Erie Commission Established in 1990 to help preserve Lake Erie's natural resources, protect the quality of waters and ecosystems, and promote economic development of the region. Stone Laboratory at Gibraltar Island Ohio State University Sea Grant Located on Lake Erie’s Gibraltar Island, the Lab provides summer college courses, science workshops, and a year-round research facility.
Tourism The Great Lakes Circle Tour Ride along on the 6,500-mile Great Lakes Circle Tour: a scenic, international road system connecting the five Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River! For new visitors to the region, this online travel guide offers informational maps, road routes and estimated mileages, and links to major cities, camping and recreation areas, and natural attractions. Ohio Division of Travel and Tourism
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