Ohio Coastal Management Program

Ohio Coastal Management Program The Ohio Coastal Management Program is administered by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. It is housed within the Office of Coastal Management.

The Ohio Coastal Management Program was federally approved in 1997 and incorporates 41 management policies that utilize the authorities and programs of a variety of State of Ohio agencies. Three major approaches are used to implement the program, including:

1) Financial Assistance to local communities, universities, non-profits, and other partners – primarily through the Coastal Management Assist

ance Grants (CMAG) program, which provides grants each year – as well as targeted funding such as annual support for the Ohio Clean Marinas Program and Ohio Clean Boaters Program.

2) Resource Management through regulatory programs such as Shore Structure Permits, Submerged Lands Leases, Coastal Erosion Area Permits, Federal and State Consistency, and Shipwreck Salvage Permits as well as non-regulatory programs including the Ohio Coastal Nonpoint Pollution Control Program and the Sandusky Bay Initiative.

3) Technical Assistance and Outreach provided through the Coastal Design Manual, Ohio Coastal Atlas, interactive maps, consultation with property owners, public events such as grants workshops and training programs, and presentations at meetings and conferences.

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06/18/2026

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With heavy hearts, we wanted to share that our beloved Newton has passed. For 14 years, Newton has brought so much joy to Gibraltar Island as a hard-working Stone Lab staff member keeping the island free of Canada Geese and bringing happiness to students attending field trips and courses.

He was beloved by all and his place on the island will be forever missed.

Please join us in sharing your favorite moments and photos to pay tribute to his incredible legacy.

Good Boy, Newton.

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Photo Credit: Clay Kessler.

06/03/2026
06/02/2026

Another boost is coming to Lorain's efforts to redevelop the waterfront along the Black River and Lake Erie.

05/26/2026

Snakes aren't scary! The return of warm, sunny days means that ectothermic (cold-blooded) reptiles like snakes will be out basking to warm their bodies. Many snakes, like this northern watersnake, can be spotted on rocks, in lawns and in low-hanging branches above water.

As they soak up the sun, they gather the energy they need to move around, catch food, and digest it. Northern watersnakes are nonvenomous and really just want to be left alone to sunbathe (relatable!), so you can enjoy viewing them from a distance when you spot one.

Have you seen snakes recently?🐍

We are often touched by inquiries about spreading ashes in Lake Erie, and we are happy to share that it is indeed allowe...
05/13/2026

We are often touched by inquiries about spreading ashes in Lake Erie, and we are happy to share that it is indeed allowed without the need for a permit. Should you plan to hold a memorial or ceremony in a park along Lake Erie, we encourage you to connect with the park manager to determine if any event permissions are required.

05/09/2026

USS Cleveland

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05/08/2026

Track the voyage of the USS Cleveland at: https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/home/shipid:8829059/zoom:9

The schedule for tomorrow (Saturday) is:
Vermilion: Main Street Beach 8:45 a.m.
Avon Lake: Veterans Memorial Park 9:45 a.m.
Bay Village: Huntington Beach 10 a.m.
Rocky River: Bradstreet's Landing 10:15 a.m.
Lakewood: Solstice Steps 10:30 a.m.
Cleveland: Edgewater Park 10:40 a.m.

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Yesterday, we celebrated Cleveland Metroparks’ announcement of a major milestone in advancing the Cleveland Harbor Easte...
05/08/2026

Yesterday, we celebrated Cleveland Metroparks’ announcement of a major milestone in advancing the Cleveland Harbor Eastern Embayment Resilience Strategy (CHEERS), with nearly $1.1 million in federal funding to support the next phase of the project. Supported through a variety of local, State, and Federal funding, the CHEERS project is a transformational, multi-partner initiative designed to expand public access to the lakefront while strengthening coastal resilience, enhancing ecological habitat, and supporting critical maritime infrastructure. (photo courtesy Cleveland Metroparks)

05/06/2026

Stone Laboratory and Ohio Sea Grant are hiring! We have two job openings currently: A Biological Field Station Assistant position and a Stone Laboratory Continuing Education Consultant position.

The Biological Field Station Assistant will assist in preparation of seasonal programming at Stone Laboratory; assists in operation of Stone Laboratory field trip program, Science days at the South Bass Island Lighthouse and other outreach events; assists with field research; and leads scientific classroom activities for grades 5-12 school groups. Position located in Put-in-Bay, Ohio.

Learn more and apply at https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/OSUCareers/job/Research-Stations-Ag-Operations/Biological-Field-Station-Assistant_R149293-1.

The Stone Lab Continuing Education Consultant will be based in Northwest Ohio and lead education and outreach initiatives that support the mission of Ohio Sea Grant and Stone Lab, including curriculum development, teacher education and training programs, care and handling of Stone Lab’s captive fish and herpetofauna colonies, co-supervision and training of Stone Lab seasonal staff, and more.

Learn more and apply at https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/OSUCareers/job/Research-Stations-Ag-Operations/Stone-Laboratory-Continuing-Education-Consultant_R150497-1.

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Pictured here is the Stone II docked near the Stone Lab research building on South Bass Island. Gibraltar Island is in the background. White text reads 'We are hiring' around the Stone II boat.

Stop out and see us from 10:00 to 2:00 today (Saturday) at Sheldon Marsh for the 50th anniversary celebration!
05/02/2026

Stop out and see us from 10:00 to 2:00 today (Saturday) at Sheldon Marsh for the 50th anniversary celebration!

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Sandusky, OH
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