06-29-2010, 11:10 AM
164 Public Access Sites in the eight counties along Ohio's 312-mile Lake Erie Shore
featured in new ODNR Publication and Web site
Sandusky, OH - Just in time for summer recreation, a new publication and companion Web site will guide you to Ohio's public beaches, bluffs and bays along the state's 312-mile Lake Erie shore, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
The Lake Erie Public Access Guidebook was developed by the ODNR Office of Coastal Management in partnership with the ODNR Office of External Affairs. The guidebook includes general information about Lake Erie and specific details about the 164 sites within Ohio's eight coastal counties where the public can access the Buckeye State's greatest natural resource.
Collectively, the 164 public access sites account for more than 15,000 acres, and nearly 53 miles of shore, which is approximately 17 percent of Ohio's coast. Sites range from the well known to the rarely heard of and include state, county, city, village and township parks, preserves and reservations; state wildlife areas; public cemeteries; memorials and monuments; lighthouses; as well as dead-end road rights-of-way and scenic vistas.
Information in the Lake Erie Public Access Guidebook was collected by the Office of Coastal Management between 2005 and 2010, and verified via interviews with local officials and park managers. The 326-page printed guidebook is geographically organized from west to east, beginning in Toledo in Lucas County and moving to Conneaut in Ashtabula County.
Each site is represented by vibrant pictures, illustrative narratives, colorful maps, latitude/longitude coordinates, amenity keys and "Learn more" information to help you discover the perfect spot to spend your day or even your week. It's the perfect size for backpacks, glove boxes and tackle boxes.<br />
The online guidebook can be viewed by selecting "Access" in the top navigation line at ohiodnr.com/coastal. Each access site can be downloaded and printed from its respective Web page; county chapters and the entire guidebook can also be downloaded and printed.<br />
Printed copies of the Lake Erie Public Access Guidebook will be available at locations throughout Ohio's Lake Erie watershed by July (a list of distribution sites will be available online). Later this summer, the guidebook will be distributed at the ODNR Natural Resources Park Information Booth at the Ohio State Fair from July 28 to August 8.
The Office of Coastal Management works to achieve a balance between use and preservation of Lake Erie's coastal resources, in collaboration with our partners, by effectively administering the Ohio Coastal Management Program.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR Web site at www.ohiodnr.com.<br />
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For more information, contact:<br />
Brenda Culler (brenda.culler@dnr.state.oh.us), Office of Coastal Management<br />
419. 626. 7980<br />
Brian George (brian.george@dnr.state.oh.us), Office of Coastal Management<br />
419. 626. 7980<br />
Heidi Hetzel-Evans, ODNR Media Relations<br />
614. 265. 6860
featured in new ODNR Publication and Web site
Sandusky, OH - Just in time for summer recreation, a new publication and companion Web site will guide you to Ohio's public beaches, bluffs and bays along the state's 312-mile Lake Erie shore, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
The Lake Erie Public Access Guidebook was developed by the ODNR Office of Coastal Management in partnership with the ODNR Office of External Affairs. The guidebook includes general information about Lake Erie and specific details about the 164 sites within Ohio's eight coastal counties where the public can access the Buckeye State's greatest natural resource.
Collectively, the 164 public access sites account for more than 15,000 acres, and nearly 53 miles of shore, which is approximately 17 percent of Ohio's coast. Sites range from the well known to the rarely heard of and include state, county, city, village and township parks, preserves and reservations; state wildlife areas; public cemeteries; memorials and monuments; lighthouses; as well as dead-end road rights-of-way and scenic vistas.
Information in the Lake Erie Public Access Guidebook was collected by the Office of Coastal Management between 2005 and 2010, and verified via interviews with local officials and park managers. The 326-page printed guidebook is geographically organized from west to east, beginning in Toledo in Lucas County and moving to Conneaut in Ashtabula County.
Each site is represented by vibrant pictures, illustrative narratives, colorful maps, latitude/longitude coordinates, amenity keys and "Learn more" information to help you discover the perfect spot to spend your day or even your week. It's the perfect size for backpacks, glove boxes and tackle boxes.<br />
The online guidebook can be viewed by selecting "Access" in the top navigation line at ohiodnr.com/coastal. Each access site can be downloaded and printed from its respective Web page; county chapters and the entire guidebook can also be downloaded and printed.<br />
Printed copies of the Lake Erie Public Access Guidebook will be available at locations throughout Ohio's Lake Erie watershed by July (a list of distribution sites will be available online). Later this summer, the guidebook will be distributed at the ODNR Natural Resources Park Information Booth at the Ohio State Fair from July 28 to August 8.
The Office of Coastal Management works to achieve a balance between use and preservation of Lake Erie's coastal resources, in collaboration with our partners, by effectively administering the Ohio Coastal Management Program.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR Web site at www.ohiodnr.com.<br />
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For more information, contact:<br />
Brenda Culler (brenda.culler@dnr.state.oh.us), Office of Coastal Management<br />
419. 626. 7980<br />
Brian George (brian.george@dnr.state.oh.us), Office of Coastal Management<br />
419. 626. 7980<br />
Heidi Hetzel-Evans, ODNR Media Relations<br />
614. 265. 6860