GLIN==> Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program

[Kristy Meyer <kristy@theoec.org>]

Dear Colleagues:

I would like to draw your attention to a grant with a deadline rapidly approaching.  It is the Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program. 

The Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program (CELCP) helps protect coastal and estuarine lands considered important for their ecological, conservation, recreational, historical or aesthetic value or that are threatened by conversion from a natural or recreational state to other uses.

The program provides federal funding for projects that ensure conservation of these areas for the benefit of future generations, and that can be effectively managed and protected.

• Grants funded under the CELCP require a 1 to 1 match from non-federal sources.
• If desired, Ohio's CELCP Coordinator will meet with interested applicants.
• Up to three projects, each with a maximum request of $3 million, are referred to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for final consideration and funding.

Eligibility for federal CELCP funding is contingent upon a state's development of a plan for conservation of remaining open and natural areas. Through the Ohio Coastal Management Program, the Office of Coastal Management created such a plan for Ohio.

For more information visit: http://www.ohiodnr.com/tabid/9280/Default.aspx

Good luck and happy restoring and protecting!!

-- 
Kristy Meyer, M.S.
Director of Agricultural & Clean Water Programs 
The Ohio Environmental Council
1207 Grandview Ave., Ste. 201
Columbus, OH 43212
P. (614) 487-7506
F. (614) 487-7510
E. kristy@theOEC.org

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