TOLEDO, OH -- In 2004, the Ohio Lake Erie Commission (OLEC) will meet every third Wednesday of March, June, September and December to discuss issues related to the Lake Erie Protection & Restoration Plan. Exact times and locations of the upcoming meetings will be announced later.
This year's meeting dates are as follows:
- March 17 - Lake Erie Nature & Science Center in Bay Village
- June 16 - Columbus area
- September 15 - Greater Cleveland area
- December 15 - Columbus area
All meetings of the OLEC are open to the public. Individuals and groups interested in Lake Erie issues are urged to attend. Anyone interested in additional information on the upcoming meetings can call 419-245-2514 to place their name on the OLEC database to receive copies of agendas and minutes.
The Ohio Lake Erie Commission is comprised of the directors of the Ohio departments of the environmental protection agency, natural resources, transportation, development, health and agriculture. The commission was established to preserve Lake Erie's natural resources, water quality and ecosystem. It also promotes economic development in the region. The commission oversees the Ohio Lake Erie Protection Fund (LEPF). During the last 11 years, the commission has raised nearly $7 million through the sale of Lake Erie license plates. This money is used to fund LEPF grants that focus on improving the quality of Lake Erie and to furthering the goals laid out in the Lake Erie Protection & Restoration Plan.