Ohio Lake Erie Commission

🌊 Make Waves of Change — One Plate at a Time Purchase the Life on Lake Erie license plate and help protect and restore our Great Lake! Every plate purchased directly supports the Lake Erie Protection Plan Grant Program, which funds research and conservation projects on Lake Erie. More info 👉 https://lnkd.in/gbMdvmpy

Do you have an idea or project that could help Lake Erie thrive? The Lake Erie Protection Fund is here to help bring those ideas to life! We’re offering grants to fund projects focused on improving water quality, boosting habitat restoration, and addressing the biggest challenges facing our Great Lake today. 🔗 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/gCZ5jf_t

We’re bringing together AOC all-stars for the Ohio AOC Summit—a powerhouse of collaboration, determination, and good old-fashioned problem-solving! By teaming up with local partners, we’re tackling challenges, sharing skills and knowledge, and working together towards- fishable and swimmable waters!

🌊 The Ohio Lake Erie Commission is now accepting applications for the 2025 Lake Erie Protection Fund, funded in part by the purchase of Ohio’s Lake Erie specialty license plates! 🚗 These grants support projects focused on improving water quality, protecting habitats, and addressing environmental challenges that impact Lake Erie and its watershed. 👉 Apply Now and help make a difference in preserving Ohio’s Great Lake for future generations! Application🔗 https://lnkd.in/gCZ5jf_t Press Release🔗https://lnkd.in/gqjz97Pf

Today, on International Women’s Day, we’re giving a huge shout-out to the amazing women of OLEC who work hard every day to protect and improve Lake Erie! From research, to program management, to tackling water quality issues, to making sure our lake stays beautiful for generations – these women are making waves in all the best ways! 🌊 Seen here, said women, doing the things they love!

The Commission's Executive Director, Mulinex, Joy, is looking forward to presenting during Greater Cleveland Partnership’s Sustainability Summit on March 4. Sustainability is a catalyst for innovation, collaboration and growth across our region. 👍 Register here: https://lnkd.in/ePUVPjKv #SustainableCLE #GreaterCLE #AllIn

This is your reminder that the 2025 Life on Lake Erie Photo Contest has set sail! Whether it’s wildlife, landscapes, your adorable boating companions, or everyday #lifeonlakeerie – we want to see your best shots! 📅 Deadline: July 31, 2025 📍 Details & Entry Form: https://lnkd.in/gryv_Twc

🚗We’re excited to announce the debut of the Ohio Lake Erie Commission’s newest specialty license plate, Life on Lake Erie plate! The new design features imagery of a kayaker, sailboats, and wife life symbolizing the natural beauty, recreational opportunities, and environmental significance of Lake Erie – designed to raise awareness and support for the protection of Lake Erie! 🌊 The sale of each plate directly funds critical conservation efforts from the Lake Erie Protection Fund, helping preserve our beloved lake for future generations. 🌅 Available now! Order online or visit your local BMV. More info: https://lnkd.in/e7c2GZ4p

🌍 Application Now Open! The Ohio Lake Erie Commission is excited to announce funding opportunities for rural and urban community-based projects aimed at improving environmental outcomes in historically underserved Lake Erie watershed communities. 🌿 🚨 Funding Available: • Large Project: Up to $750,000 • Small Projects: Up to $75,000 each Eligible projects include: 🌱 Habitat restoration 🦠 Invasive species control 💧 Stormwater management 📚 Great Lakes environmental education 🌟 Deadline for Applications: April 30, 2025 The program is dedicated to supporting communities facing environmental inequities through a close partnership with @Black Environmental Leaders Association and Rural Action 📋 Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/gBC-hTrT

📷 Announcing the 2025 Life on Lake Erie Photo Contest! 📷 The Ohio Lake Erie Commission is thrilled to invite Ohioans to participate in the 33rd Annual Life on Lake Erie Photo Contest – an opportunity to capture and celebrate the beauty and vibrant life around Lake Erie! 🌅 From breathtaking lake views and local wildlife to recreation activities and community events, we want to see #lifeonlakeerie through your lens! Enter to win local adventures and Ohio-based prizes including: 🎢Cedar Point Amusement Park Gift Certificates ⚓National Museum of the Great Lakes Inland Seas Family Membership ⛴@Miller Ferry Round Trip Tickets 👜Ohio, The Heart of it All Swag Bags 🏨Overnight Stays at Sawmill Creek Resort & MAUMEE BAY STATE PARK 🌊Put in Bay Parasailing Gift Certificates 🍽Taste of Ohio's Best Made & Homegrown Products from Ohio Department of Agriculture For rules, details, and deadlines visit: https://lnkd.in/gdv8D8TX