Complete report - Partners for Clean Streams

Lake Erie Protection and Restoration Plan
2000
Description:
The purpose of this plan is to construct and enact recommendations for the
improvement of Lake Erie and its watershed. The goal is to create a balance between
continued development of the Lake Erie region and the preservation of its natural
areas. The plan recommended strategic objectives for the 10 issues the Ohio Lake
Erie Commission focused on, including:
- Water quality - Pollution Sources
- Habitat - Biological
- Coastal Recreation - Boating
- Fishing - Beaches
- Tourism - Shipping
By improving each of these aspects of the Lake Erie watershed, it becomes more
accessible to the public and preserved for the future.
Lead Organization:
Collaborator(s):
Ohio Lake Erie Commission
Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA), Ohio Department of Health, Ohio DNR, Ohio
Department of Development, Ohio Department of Transportation, Ohio EPA, The
Ohio State University
Swan Creek Watershed Plan of Action Project
1997-2001
Description:
Lead Organization:
The Swan Creek Watershed Plan of Action Project was to guide future restoration
and preservation efforts on Swan Creek and its tributaries. The project included the
development of a Watershed Plan of Action in addition to the establishing a bacterial
monitoring program, conducting a floodplain study, and holding educational events for
watershed residents.
Maumee RAP Swan Creek Action Group (funded in part through a grant from the
Lake Erie Protection Fund)
Swan Creek Watershed Plan of Action
The Maumee RAP’s Swan Creek Action Group identified their priorities for
implementing Maumee RAP Recommendations, which include agriculture runoff,
wetlands and floodplain preservation, and BMPs to control urban runoff and septic
system pollution. This Plan described issues facing the watershed and identified
actions necessary to fully restore the beneficial uses of the Swan Creek and its
tributaries.
Swan Creek Days
This series of events provided an opportunity for concerned residents, property
owners, and interested citizens to learn more about Swan Creek. It provided
attendees an opportunity to speak with local experts, participate in nature walks,
conduct water tests on streams, or sign up for several other Swan Creek
improvement projects.
1998 (May) Activities
Rural Swan Creek Days, Oak Openings Preserve Metropark - presentation
Activities and Accomplishments
in the Maumee Area of Concern
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Issue 5: Increase Public
Participation and Awareness