What local decisions affect Lake Erie?
Decisions made by township, municipal and county officials influence how Ohio communities change and grow. City council members, planning department staff and appointed boards such as zoning and planning commissions develop plans that guide community growth and adopt ordinances that govern the use of land. Once officials become aware of the need to protect coastal ecosystems, we can assist them with the technical knowledge necessary to minimize potential impacts through their local plans and regulations. How does the CTP help? Based on our experience, professionals and local elected officials are eager for training and information that helps them address natural resource protection challenges associated with population growth in coastal areas. In the photo to the right, a group of local government officials and land use planners attending a CTP workshop identify existing land use conditions and develop a vision for the future of their coastal communities. In order to design relevant pr
