Ohio's Coastweeks
What is Ohio's Coastweeks? It is part of a national celebration of the nation's waters and shorelines held in the 50 states. Ohio's program focuses on the theme, "I Can Help Lake Erie" to encourage people to be part of the solution, not the pollution that finds its way into the lake. The debris collected at Ohio's cleanups and throughout the world is recorded on data cards and submitted to the Ocean Conservancy. Ohio is proud of be part of the International Coastal Cleanup program.
Plan Your 2009 Event (Form)
2009 Events Schedule
Sample Press Release
Official Ohio CW Logo
Land/Beach Release Form
Diver Release Form
Sample Proclamation
E-mail Lake Erie Staff
Coastweeks & International Coastal Cleanup Day 2009 - September 19, 2009
Historical Coastweeks Site-by-Site Data (pdf)
Life on Lake Erie Photo Contest
The Judges' Favorites are now posted online, just click the 2008 Winners link on the right. The photo display will be travelling the Lake Erie shoreline:
February / March 2009 - University of Toledo's Lake Erie Center, 6200 Bayshore Rd., Oregon OH 43619
April / May 2009 - Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, Oak Harbor, OH (includes Mother's Day Weekend)
June / July 2009 - Lake Erie Shores & Islands Welcome Center, 4424 Milan Rd., Sandusky, OH
July 9, 2009 - July 31, 2009 - Lake Erie Shores & Islands Welcome Center, 770 S.E. Catawba Rd., (Route 53), Port Clinton, OH
Click here for rules and information on the 2009 Life on Lake Erie Photo Contest !
Ohio Lake Erie Awards
In honor of Ohio Citizens and Organizations who have made outstanding contributions to enhance our Great Lake.
In today's busy society, it takes special dedication to commit extra time toward a worthwhile cause. Each fall an individual and organization is selected for the Ohio Lake Erie Award.
Nominations are accepted throughout the year. They are carefully reviewed by the Ohio Lake Erie Commission, whom selects the winner.
Download your nomination form today - deadline for submissions July 16, 2009.