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OhioGreat Lakes Coastal Restoration in OhioProtecting natural areas and improving water qualityOhio’s Lake Erie coastal region – like coasts around the world – stirsthe hearts of those that live and work within its reach and drawsvisitors from afar for rest and recreation along its shores.The Ohio coastal region is highly developed with 2.65 million peopleliving in the eight counties that border Lake Erie. Historically a focalpoint for commerce, industry and agriculture, Lake Erie and itswatershed are also Ohio’s leading destination for outdoor recreationand nature tourism. In learning to balance diverse economic andenvironmental interests, Ohioans place great value on protecting thecoastal region’s remaining natural areas and enhancing public access.The Great Lakes Coastal Restoration Grants appropriation is helpingto make significant strides towards protecting Ohio’s critical coastalareas and restoring water quality for present and future generations.Protection of Critical Coastal Areas. The Lake Erieshoreline and its remaining areas of natural habitat are under increasingpressure from development. Great Lakes Coastal Restoration Grants arepreserving shoreline adjacent to the Marblehead Lighthouse, acherished Ohio landmark and the oldest continually operatinglighthouse on the Great Lakes. Restoration grants are also protectingmore than 240 acres of wetlands, floodplains and riparian corridorsthroughout the Lake Erie watershed, a benefit to local communitiesdirectly and the state in general.Water Quality Protection and Restoration.One of the most significant threats to Lake Erie and its tributaries ispolluted runoff from urban storm water and agriculture. Protection andrestoration of riparian wetlands and floodplains can result in significantbenefits to water quality and wildlife habitat. A healthier environmentleads to an improved quality of life and a stronger economic base.More than 4,000 linear feet of riparian habitat along seven Lake Erietributaries in Ohio are protected and restored through Great LakesCoastal Restoration Grants. Erosion and sediment transportdownstream into Lake Erie are reduced using Best ManagementPractices, stream restoration and bioengineering principles. In addition,the demonstration of these measures creates educational opportunities.Sustainable Development Initiatives. In order toachieve and sustain a healthy coastal region, Ohio seeks to balance theuse and preservation of Lake Erie and its watershed. Sedimenttransport mapping in the Maumee Bay and Toledo Harbor shippingchannel is accomplished through Great Lakes Coastal RestorationGrants.This mapping will be crucial for planning the site location anddesign of new sediment disposal areas, improving channel maintenanceand other management measures.Great Lakes Coastal Restoration Grants in Ohio.Great Lakes Coastal Restoration Grants have enabled progress towardpreserving shoreline habitat, protecting and restoring riparian corridorsand increasing public access.These efforts ensure diverse wildliferesources, reduce pollutants in Ohio’s streams and facilitate theenjoyment of coastal and Lake Erie resources.Further steps are needed to protect, restore and enhance Lake Erie andall of the Great Lakes. Ohio welcomes additional, innovativeopportunities to cooperate with federal initiatives that leverage stateand local resources to continue the enhancement of Ohio’s mostvaluable resource.[ 12] GREAT LAKES RESTORATION PROJECT
Project name.Grantee.Grant amount/total project cost.Brief description.Cuyahoga CountyWest Creek Land Acquisitionand Stream Restoration.City of Parma.$206,000/$349,000.Acquire 23 acres and implementa plan improving 1,200 linearfeet of stream providing habitatrestoration, enhancement anderosion abatement.OhioOhio Great Lakes Restoration ProjectsGeauga CountySilver Creek Restoration.Geauga Park District.$190,000/$300,505.Restore stream integrity andnatural floodplains, reducenonpoint source pollution andestablish educationalopportunities on streamrestoration and bioengineeringprinciples.Mud Brook Preserve-Sensitive Wetland Addition.City of Hudson.$149,000/$186,250.Acquire 29+ acres including 16acres of existing sensitivewetland and more than 2,600linear feet of Mud Brook andPowers Brook, tributaries to theCuyahoga River.Lake CountyLower Grand River FloodplainAcquisition.Lake Metroparks.$125,920/$157,400.Acquire 14.5 acres of Grand Riverfloodplain wetland. The parkdistrict will preserve the site as anatural area and allow passiveriver access. Protect and enhancewater quality by maintaining thenatural floodplain.Ward Creek Riparian CorridorAcquisition and PreservationProject.City of Eastlake.$368,520/$608,356.Acquire 15.5 acres of woodedland along Ward Creek and placea conservation easement on anadjacent 31 acres. A total of 46.5acres will be preserved reducingerosion and protecting habitatand stream quality.Lucas CountySediment Trend Analysis inMaumee Bay Lake Erie.Toledo-Lucas County PortAuthority.$65,530/$96,530.Complete an analysis resulting inmapping for planning newsediment disposal areas andimproving shipping channelmaintenance.Ottawa CountyBuckeye Point LandAcquisition.Put-in-Bay Township.$888,000/$1,110,000.Acquire nine acres on theeastern tip of South Bass Islandknown as Buckeye Point.Preserve over a quarter mile ofshoreline accessible for hiking,fishing and bird watching.Meadowbrook AcquisitionProject.Danbury Township Trustees.$154,150/$308,300.Acquire 30 acres to preservewildlife habitat, a natural areaand open space. This area isadjacent to 33.5 acres presentlyowned by Danbury Township.Kukay Property Acquisition.Ohio Department of NaturalResources (DNR).$2,000,000/$2,500,000.Acquire 10 acres of Lake Erieshoreline property adjacent toMarblehead Lighthouse StatePark.Sandusky CountyMuddy Creek CorridorAcquisition.Sandusky County ParkDistrict.$216,400/$278,213.Acquire 120 acres of floodplainand riparian corridor on MuddyCreek to improve water qualityand wildlife habitat and provideeducational opportunities bydemonstrating Best ManagementPractices.Multiple CountiesAquatic Nuisance SpeciesControl in State NaturePreserves.DNR.$20,000/$175,000.Document invasive plant speciesinfestations and effectiveness ofcontrol measures using a GISdatabase.GREAT LAKES RESTORATION PROJECT [13]
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