Ohio Lake Erie Commission Meeting on Nutrient Management

Ohio EPA News

Published March 18th, 2026

Detected March 22nd, 2026

Summary

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.

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What changed

The Ohio Lake Erie Commission (OLEC) has announced its quarterly public meeting scheduled for March 18, 2026. The meeting will focus on strategies and programs aimed at improving nutrient management within the Lake Erie watershed. Presentations will be given by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes & Energy, the Ohio Department of Agriculture, and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, covering topics such as nutrient loss reduction plans, phosphorus runoff from farms, and the role of new technology in nutrient management.

This meeting is open to the public and includes a dedicated comment period, indicating an opportunity for public engagement on these environmental strategies. While this is an informational notice about a meeting, attendees may gain insights into ongoing and planned initiatives related to water quality and agricultural practices impacting the Lake Erie watershed. Compliance officers should note the focus on inter-agency collaboration and technological solutions for nutrient management.

What to do next

Attend OLEC meeting on March 18, 2026, if interested in nutrient management strategies.
Review presentations from partner agencies on nutrient management initiatives.

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March 03, 2026

CLEVELAND, OH –The Ohio Lake Erie Commission (OLEC) will host its quarterly meeting Wednesday, March 18, at 10 a.m. at the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center.

This meeting will bring together state and regional partners to discuss strategies and programs that improve nutrient management in the Lake Erie watershed. The meeting will also feature presentations from key agency partners, including:

Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes & Energy – overview of Michigan’s Domestic Action Plan, outlining Michigan’s strategies to reduce nutrient loss.
Ohio Department of Agriculture – overview of phosphorus removal structures, an H2Ohio initiative to reduce phosphorus runoff from farm fields.
Ohio Environmental Protection Agency – update on the H2Ohio Technology Assessment Program (TAP) and the role of new technology in nutrient management. In addition to these presentations, OLEC will provide office updates, and commission members will share updates regarding ongoing projects and priorities.

OLEC meetings are open to the public. As part of the commitment to transparency and community engagement, the proceedings will include a dedicated public comment period.

For more information about the meeting, please visit OLEC’s website.

About Ohio Lake Erie Commission
Ohio Lake Erie Commission was established to preserve Lake Erie's natural resources, protect the quality of its waters and ecosystem and promote economic development in the region. The director of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency serves as the commission's chairman. Additional members include the directors of the state departments of Transportation, Health, Development , Agriculture, Natural Resources and five private citizen members appointed by the Governor. For more information about OLEC, the Lake Erie Protection Fund, or to read about past grant projects, visit: http://lakeerie.ohio.gov/.