Lake Erie Coastal Resources Advisory Council seeks two members

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) has announced two vacancies on the Coastal Resources Advisory Council. The council’s 19 members provide advice on Lake Erie coastal management issues.

Specifically, to fulfill requirements of the Ohio Revised Code §1506.12, the council needs a representative from Sandusky County and a public official of a municipal corporation located in one of Ohio’s eight counties along Lake Erie. Those counties are Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Erie, Lake, Lorain, Lucas, Ottawa and Sandusky.

Interested applicants should contact the ODNR Office of Coastal Management at (419) 626-7980 or visit www.ohiodnr.com/coastal and select the “Partners” link.

The Coastal Resources Advisory Council meets quarterly at locations along Lake Erie, offering an opportunity for the public to see and hear about important lake-related topics, as well as offer their ideas and concerns relative to lake issues. Its mission is to advise the director of ODNR on the Ohio Coastal Management Program and to promote, protect, enhance and encourage the wise use of Lake Erie’s coastal resources and its watershed.

The council’s next quarterly meeting is Thursday, November 4 at 10 a.m. at Eastlake City Hall, which is located at 35150 Lakeshore Boulevard in Eastlake. Prior to the meeting, an agenda will be posted online.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR Web site at www.ohiodnr.com.