GLIN==> NOTICE: Dec 21, 2004 Ohio Lake Erie Commission Meeting

[Jill Woodyard <jill_woodyard@ameritech.net>]

News Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 10, 2004


OHIO LAKE ERIE COMMISSION TO HOLD QUARTERLY MEETING
ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21

The Ohio Lake Erie Commission will hold its quarterly meeting at 10 a.m. on 
Tuesday, December 21, at the Ohio EPA Offices in the Lazarus Government 
Center, 122 S. Front St, Columbus.

Commission members are expected to select the latest round of small grant 
projects and receive an update on the 2005 large-grant cycle for 
implementation projects. Commission members and advisory organizations will 
report on the latest lake-related projects and issues, including progress 
on implementation of the Balanced Growth Program to protect the Lake Erie 
watershed and support continued economic growth in the region.

The commission members will also designate a chairman and secretary for 
2005 and hear a wrap up of Coastweeks 2004 programs and activities on the 
lake.

All meetings of the Ohio Lake Erie Commission are open to the public and 
include a public comment period. Organizations and citizens are urged to 
attend this meeting and provide input on issues of concern.

The Ohio Lake Erie Commission is comprised of the directors of the Ohio 
departments of the environmental protection agency, natural resources, 
transportation, development, health and agriculture. It was established for 
the purpose of preserving Lake Erie's natural resources, protecting the 
quality of its waters and ecosystem, and promoting economic development of 
the region.		             			
The commission oversees the Ohio Lake Erie Protection Fund (LEPF). During 
the last 12 years, the commission has raised more than $7.7 million through 
the sale of Lake Erie license plates. This money is used to fund LEPF 
grants that focus on improving the quality of Lake Erie and to furthering 
the goals laid out in the Lake Erie Protection & Restoration Plan.

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For Further Information Contact:
Edwin J. Hammett, Ohio Lake Erie Commission
(419) 245-2514



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