Promoting stewardship of the Lake Erie coast and watershed through science-based tools and training Addresses Local Needs The Ohio CTP surveyed more than two hundred local officials in the Lake Erie watershed about their greatest challenges and training needs related to land use and water quality.  Stormwater, watershed planning, stream restoration, wastewater, sustainable design, renewable energy, and grant writing all came out as priorities. In response, the Ohio CTP is partnering with others to expand and enhance training related to these topics. Recently, we hosted a focus group to gather input from local officials and stormwater managers for a new national training on the water quality performance of stormwater technologies.  Once complete, the Ohio CTP will offer this training to engineers and stormwater professionals across northern Ohio. Ohio Coastal Training Market Analysis (928k pdf) Ohio Coastal Training Needs Assessment (1.5mb pdf) Coastal Training Strategy for the Ohio Lake Erie Basin (256k pdf) Ohio CTP Brochure Coordinates State and Regional Resources The Ohio CTP is a partnership of three programs that collaborate to conduct research, provide education and manage the natural resources of the Lake Erie coastal region: Old Woman Creek National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR), Ohio Sea Grant College Program, and the ODNR Office of Coastal Management. These programs regularly join forces with non-profit organizations, universities, and other agencies to deliver science-based training to professionals throughout the Lake Erie watershed. Fosters Information Sharing and Collaboration The Ohio CTP supports events like the upcoming Northeast Ohio Stormwater Conference because they are great opportunities to bring scientists, practitioners, and local decision-makers together to share challenges, innovative science and technologies, and success stories. Training Opportunities Northeast Ohio Stormwater Conference May 21-22, 2008 Featuring over 50 speakers and presentations by Nikos Singelis, US EPA and Chris Korleski, Ohio EPA Director.  The Ohio CTP is one of over 40 sponsors and exhibitors. Conference Tracks: Public Involvement & Education Municipal Operations  Construction & Post-Construction Stormwater Management Local Watershed presented by: Tinkers Creek Watershed Partners, Chagrin River Watershed Partners and Cuyahoga County Community College Eastern Campus Info/Registration:  www.tinkerscreekwatershed.org Contact: Harry Stark hstark@ccbh.net 216-201-2001 x1205   To learn more about the Ohio CTP contact: Heather Elmer, Program Coordinator Old Woman Creek National Estuarine Research Reserve 2514 Cleveland Road East Huron, Ohio 44839 heather.elmer@dnr.state.oh.us 419-433-4601