GLIN==> NOTICE: Ohio's 2009 Coastweeks Cleanups Begin!

News Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 9, 2009

 

 

Coastweeks Cleanups Will Improve Waterway Health, Beautify Erie Shore

Cleanups Kick Off Saturday, September 12, including International Coastal
Clean-Up Day September 19

 

TOLEDO, OH - During the 2009 Coastweeks observance, Ohioans will focus on
the preservation and protection of Lake Erie and its watershed through a
variety of cleanup events along the shoreline and throughout its watershed.
Many clean-ups are scheduled for International Coastal Clean-Up Day,
September 19, when people around the world will remove trash and debris to
promote waterway health and improve the natural beauty of the shoreline.

 

Coastweeks is a celebration of Lake Erie's diverse coastal region and the
cultural and economic resources that contribute to the quality of life and
vitality of the region. Lake Erie has influenced the growth of Ohio through
productive agricultural lands, industries, international harbors and as a
recreational destination.

 

This year, Coastweeks focuses on the theme, "I Can Help Lake Erie." The
program encourages people to give back by recognizing and advocating
resource protection while balancing economic, cultural and environmental
interests.

 

Special Coastweeks cleanups include:

 

September 12 - 13th Annual Clean Your Streams Day, 8 a.m.
www.PartnersForCleanStreams.org <http://www.partnersforcleanstreams.org/> .

*	Highland Park Shelter House, Toledo
*	Olander Park Shelter House, Sylvania
*	University of Toledo Library, Toledo
*	St. Frances DeSales High School, Toledo
*	International Park, Toledo
*	Lake Township Friendship Park Shelter House, Millbury
*	Oregon Municipal Building, Oregon
*	Washington Twp. Fire Station, Toledo

 

September 12 - Walnut Beach Cleanup in Ashtabula, 9 a.m. Contact:
zarap at earthlink.net. 

 

September 12 - Brunswick Area Stream Cleanup in Brunswick, 9 a.m. Contact:
Ed Kelly, edkelly2005 at msn.com or Andy Hudak, 330-558-6835.

 

September 12 - Maumee Bay State Park in Oregon, 10 a.m. RSVP 419-836-9117.
Contact: dkbollin at accesstoledo.com.

 

September 12 - Euclid Creek Cleanup in Cleveland, 10 a.m. Event co-sponsored
by Cuyahoga County SWCD. Contact Carol: clsp.naturalist at dnr.state.oh.us or
216-881-8141 x 3001.

 

September 12 - Magee Marsh Beach Cleanup in Oak Harbor, 10 a.m. Lunch
sponsored by Friends of Magee Marsh. Contact Mary Warren at
mary.warren at dnr.state.oh.us or 419-898-0960 ext. 31.

 

September 19 - Euclid Beach Cleanup organized by Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Crew in Euclid, 9 a.m. Contact D'Edra: det at clevelandmetroparks.com or call
216-661-6500 x 4009. This cleanup will also feature the Adopt-A-Beach
Monitoring Program with the Alliance for the Great Lakes.

 

September 19 - Mentor Marsh Trails Cleanup in Mentor, 8 a.m. Contact Becky:
rdonalds at cmnh.org or call 440-257-0777.

 

September 19 - Keep Mentor Beautiful in Mentor, 8:30 a.m. Contact Bonnie:
rice at cityofmentor.com or 440-974-5780.

 

September 19 - Old Woman Creek and Erie County Streams Cleanup in Huron at 9
a.m. Contact Phoebe: phoebe.vanzoest at dnr.state.oh.us or 419-433-4601.

 

September 19 - Rockefeller Lagoon Cleanup in Cleveland, 10 a.m. Contact
Victoria: mills at shakerlakes.org or 216-321-5935 x 234.

 

September 19 - Sheldon Marsh Beach Cleanup in Huron, 10 a.m. Contact John

McFadden, 440-839-1561

 

September 19 - Beach Blitz-2009 in Lakeside, 10 a.m. Contact Dave:
dave.ferguson at dnr.state.oh.us.

 

September 21 - Put-in-Bay Clean-Up at 9 a.m. Wanted: Scuba Divers and Land
Volunteers. Additional info at: http://www.diveputinbay.com
<http://www.diveputinbay.com/>  or call Samantha at 330-819-4696.

 

The Ohio Lake Erie Commission coordinates Ohio's observance of International
Coastal Clean-Up Day and Coastweeks 2009. Through these programs, thousands
of Ohioans find solutions for litter that pollutes beaches, streams and
tributaries.

 

Environmental organizations, schools, scout groups, clubs, community groups
and individuals throughout Ohio's Lake Erie watershed are encouraged to get
involved in this year's Coastweeks by participating in or organizing an
event.

 

Visit the OLEC Web site <http://www.lakeerie.ohio.gov/Coastweeks.aspx>  or
call 419-245-2514 to learn more about the 2009 Coastweeks program and how
you and your community can get involved.

 

The Ohio Lake Erie Commission was established for the purpose of preserving
Lake Erie's natural resources, protecting the quality of its waters and
ecosystem, and promoting 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 state departments
of Transportation, Health, Development, Agriculture and the Ohio
Environmental Protection Agency.

                        

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For further information, contact:

Edwin Hammett, Ohio Lake Erie Commission

419.245.2514

 

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