Ohio EPA News

Ohio Lake Erie Commission Photo Contest Announced

The Ohio Lake Erie Commission has announced its 2026 Life on Lake Erie Photo Contest, encouraging amateur photographers to submit images capturing the lake's beauty and heritage. A special one-time category, 'America's Story – Lake Erie's Legacy,' is included to celebrate America 250-Ohio.

Ohio EPA Partners with CVSR to Electrify Historic Locomotives

The Ohio EPA is partnering with the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad (CVSR) to repower two historic diesel locomotives with electric engines, allocating $2.1 million in grants from the Diesel Emission Reduction Act and Diesel Mitigation Trust Fund. This initiative aims to preserve railroad heritage while reducing significant carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxide emissions impacting Cuyahoga Valley National Park.

Lake Erie Community Grant Applications Open

The Ohio Lake Erie Commission (OLEC) has opened applications for the second round of its Lake Erie Community Grant program. This initiative, funded by the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, supports community-driven projects aimed at protecting and improving the Lake Erie watershed, with grant amounts ranging up to $750,000.

Ohio Lake Erie Commission Meeting on Nutrient Management

The Ohio Lake Erie Commission (OLEC) will host a public meeting on March 18, 2026, to discuss strategies for improving nutrient management in the Lake Erie watershed. The meeting will feature updates from state agencies and partners on initiatives like H2Ohio and Michigan's Domestic Action Plan.

Ohio Lake Erie Commission Awards Watershed Protection Grants

The Ohio Lake Erie Commission (OLEC) announced the recipients of its 2026 Lake Erie Protection Fund (LEPF) and Lake Erie Community Grant (LECG) programs. These grants support watershed protection and restoration projects within the Lake Erie watershed, with funding ranging from $20,460 to $750,000.