News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 19, 2008
Ohio Lake Erie Commission awards
NEARLY $30,000 in grants to
TWO ORGANIZATIONS FOR STUDIES BENEFITING LAKE ERIE
TOLEDO, OH
– The Ohio Lake Erie Commission has awarded a total of $29,819 for two
projects that address climate change and sustainable development priorities in Ohio’s Lake Erie
Protection & Restoration Plan 2008 and benefit Lake
Erie and its watershed.
Green Energy Ohio will receive $14,820 for a project entitled,
“Great Lakes Tall Tower Wind Monitoring Project.” Under
the direction of Kemp Jaycox, a 12-month wind monitoring study will be
conducted using a communications tower in Lorain,
OH. The proposed monitoring will
occur at heights of 60, 80 and 100 meters for wind speed, direction and
temperature. The final report will include gross and net energy production
estimates based on two common commercial wind generators.
University
of Toledo, Department of Engineering will
receive $14,999 for a project entitled, “Alternatives
to using potable water to flush toilets and impacts on Lake
Erie.” Project director, Dr. Defne Apul, will
evaluate and compare three different alternatives to current wastewater
infrastructure which include using roof water, using composting toilets, using
sink water, as well as maintaining current system designs. The designs will be
reviewed in relation to a University campus building and at other sites in the Toledo metropolitan area
to determine their potential benefits, including water conservation, storm
water runoff reduction, and infrastructure cost savings.
The commission oversees
the Ohio Lake Erie Protection Fund, which is the source of grant funding for
these funded projects. It is supported by Ohioans each time they purchase a
Lake Erie license plate displaying the Marblehead Lighthouse or Toledo Harbor
Lighthouse, designed by Ohio
artist Ben Richmond.
The commission was
created to preserve Lake Erie's natural
resources, enhance its water quality and promote economic development in the
region. The director of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources serves as the
commission's chairman. Additional members include the directors of the
departments of transportation, development, health, agriculture and the Ohio
Environmental Protection Agency. For
more information about the commission and its programs, visit http://lakeerie.ohio.gov
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For Further Information
Contact:
Edwin J.
Hammett, Executive Director
Ohio Lake
Erie Commission
(419) 245-2514