The Ohio Clean Marinas Program Expands

Boating plays an integral part in Ohio recreation. On Lake Erie, boaters can explore the coastline, visit the islands and fish for Walleye. And on inland lakes and rivers, paddling and pontoon opportunities give people a chance to experience Ohio’s waterways up close. But with outdoor tourism come potential problems, such as oil and gas pollution, littering and other environmental damage.

The Ohio Clean Marinas Program, a partnership between Ohio Sea Grant, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) and the Lake Erie Marine Trades Association helps marinas address these issues and maintain the ecosystem on which their business relies most. A complementary Clean Boater program educates boaters that may not dock at marinas about steps they can take to protect their local waterways.