ODNR Office of Coastal Management - Grants


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Office of Coastal Management
105 West Shoreline Drive
Sandusky, OH 44870

419-626-7980
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Local Assistance Grants


GRANT RECIPIENTS
Ashtabula County
Cuyahoga County
Erie County
Geauga County
Lake County
Lorain County
Lucas County
Ottawa County
Portage County
Regional
Sandusky County
Summit County


Erie County 1998-2010


Erie County has received $527,520 in Ohio Coastal Management Program Grants. This has allowed for projects totaling $1,010,000. The total grant and project amounts do not include those funded through Ohio's Coastal and Estuarine Land Conservation Program (CELCP) which is also administered by the Office of Coastal Management. Visit the CELCP WebPages for a complete listing of those projects.




Project Types
Acquisition
Construction
Education
Planning
Watershed Plans
Research/Monitoring
Restoration
Grant Types
CMAG
= Coastal Management Assistance Grants
GLCRG = Great Lakes Coastal Restoration Grants
(306) = Section 306 Funds
(309) = Section 309 Funds
Other = Grant funds from one or more sources which may have been left over from under-budget projects or those that never came to fruition.




Award Year
Grantee
Project Title (type)
Grant Amount (type)
Total Project Cost

2011

City of Vermilion

Sherod Park
Beach Clean Up

$3,445
Lake Erie
Clean Up Grant

$9,257

Volunteers will clean up trees, litter and debris on the west and east side of 21.2-acre Sherod Park which is located northeast of the intersection of U.S. Route 6 and Coen Road in Vermilion Township. Sherod Park is adjacent to the west of the Coen Road Access, a 0.21-acre end-of-road access site. Combined, the two sites create nearly a quarter mile of coastal access to Lake Erie.

2011

Erie Soil and Water Conservation District

Lake Erie Public Access Site Clean Up Project

$1,164
Lake Erie
Clean Up Grant

$2.338

The communities will be responsible for organizing the clean-up crew(s), choosing access site(s) and coordinating the cleanup(s). The litter crews are asked to keep track of the number of volunteers, volunteer hours, which access site(s) are cleaned and the amount of litter collected (number of garbage bags or number of pounds).

2010

East Harbor State Park

East Harbor Region Naturalist Funding Project

$11,733 CMAG
(funds counted in Ottawa County totals) 

$28,408
(funds counted in Ottawa County totals)

This project will extend the East Harbor and Kelleys Island naturalist seasons resulting in an increased focus on Lake Erie wildlife assets through the migratory bird season, offering more programs throughout the naturalist season, and additional Nature Center hours and live displays.

2009

Great Lakes Historical Society

Anthony Wayne Hull Survey


$13,250 CMAG


$44,850

This project will result in the systematic measurement and documentation of a mid-19th century steamboat’s hull remains. It is hoped that the project will generate interest in Ohio’s sunken legacy as well as encouraging responsible tourism to the Lake Erie floor.

2009

Sandusky Area Maritime Association

Commercial Fishing & Ice Harvesting Exhibit


$5,000 CMAG


$20,000

An interactive educational exhibit will be developed that will showcase two important industries to the Sandusky area in the late 1800’s: commercial fishing and ice harvesting.  The exhibit will also illustrate the interrelatedness of these industries with Sandusky commerce.

2008

Erie County Health Department

Old Woman Creek and Huron River Watershed Investigation


$42,957 CMAG


$87,329

Potential upstream sources of nonpoint source pollution in the OWC watershed such as malfunctioning household sewage treatment and storm water drainage systems will be investigated. An engineering report of alternatives, expenses and funding options will be developed along with presentation materials for stakeholder education.

2007

Great Lakes Historical Society

Nautical Archaeology: Training and Survey


$5,938 CMAG


$21,125

This project will broaden public awareness of the historical, archaeological and cultural value of Ohio’s submerged heritage. The Center will publicize and conduct an annual underwater archeology conference and workshop, manage the survey of a Lake Erie Shipwreck by volunteer divers, manage the investigation of sites with possible shipwrecks and the search for new shipwreck sites.

2007

Sandusky Area Maritime Museum

Sandusky Area Maritime Curriculum Guide


$5,000 CMAG

$14,000

A curriculum guide on Sandusky area maritime history will be developed to meet Ohio Academic Content Standards for third, fourth and fifth grade studies. The guide will include information on each of the main topics interpreted at the Maritime Museum of Sandusky, historic photographs, documents, activities and lesson plans. The lesson plans will relate the maritime history to the community, Ohio and United States history.

2006

Sandusky Area Maritime Museum

Maritime Museum of Sandusky Video Presentation


$5,000 CMAG

$15,000

.A 15-minute introductory DVD presentation will be developed to orient the visitor to the maritime history of the Sandusky area. The presentation will include the nine main interpretive topics featured at the museum: boat building, recreational boating, passenger boats, boats of Sandusky’s Underground Railroad, ice harvesting, commercial shipping, commercial fishing, shipwrecks and wetlands.

2006

Great Lakes Historical Society

Peachman Lake Erie Shipwreck Research Center


$31,875 CMAG


$86,825

This project will broaden public awareness of the historical archaeological and cultural value of Ohio’s submerged heritage. This will be accomplished by offering public use of the Center’s resources, updating and maintaining a Lake Erie Shipwreck GIS database, conducting public presentations, surveying and mapping a shipwreck, and supporting the activities of the Maritime Archaeological Survey Team.

2005

City of Sandusky

East Sandusky Bay Extension Project – MHD Property


$150,000 306A


$UPDATE

This project will acquire 16.3988 acres of upland and marsh land via fee simple title and 1.9089 acres of easement to provide public waterfront access a protect wetland habitat.

2005

City of Sandusky

Sandusky Parks & Recreation Comprehensive Master Plan


$40,000 CMAG


$99,249

 

2005

City of Sandusky

Bayfront Corridor Extension


$15,000 CMAG


$30,000

This project will result in a study to extend the existing Bayfront Corridor to create a new 8 mile lakefront trail and open space corridor.  A trail plan with route alternatives will be created and construction cost estimates will be developed along with a cost effective phasing/ implementation/funding program.  Opportunities for public comment will be incorporated into the planning process.

2004

Sandusky Area Maritime Association

Wetlands Exhibit


$30,000 CMAG


$103,412

An exhibit will be developed that will focus on issues surrounding Lake Erie coastal wetlands.  The exhibit will include information on the environmental importance of wetlands to the overall ecology and highlight efforts to preserve and protect Lake Erie wetlands.

2002

Vermilion Port Authority

McGarvey’s Landing Marina Plans


$26,500 CMAG


$53,000

A master plan and design drawings will be done for a transient, handicapped accessible marina.

2001

Historic Vermilion, Inc.

Waterfront Feasibility Study


$15,000 CMAG


$30,000

This feasibility study will determine how to best utilize the riverfront and lakefront of downtown Vermilion while preserving the historic Harbourtown area.

2001

City of Sandusky

City of Sandusky Fishing Stations


$21,000 CMAG


$42,000

Recreational fishing opportunities for disabled citizens will be increased through the construction of two handicap accessible fishing stations.  One located at Shoreline Park and the other at the Shelby Street Boat Launch Facility.

2000

City of Huron

Lake Front Park Adjacent Property


$12,500 CMAG


$25,000

Acquire property adjacent to Lake Front Park to preserve green space and provide future public access.

1999

Village of Kelleys Island

Master Plan Revision

$33,500 CMAG


$56,502

Revise current Master Plan to identify shoreline hazard areas and sewer districts.  Recommend new subdivision regulations, evaluate shoreline zoning and the impact of tourism on the shoreline and community resources as well as the use of the coastal zone as a tourist attraction.  The project goal is to tighten up existing zoning codes to provide more protection to shoreline areas and provide a natural resources management tool.

1998

City of Huron

Huron Linear Parkway Plan


$35,000 CMAG


$50,000

A comprehensive plan to link recreational and development opportunities, to preserve, protect and enhance their shoreline.

1998

City of Vermilion

Sherod Park Development Study Feasibility


$40,000 CMAG


$75,120

Develop a feasibility study to evaluate opportunities for an accessible beach and fishing pier.


TOTAL COASTAL GRANTS to ERIE COUNTY

Grants Total $527,520

Projects Total $1,010,000