Dave Kelch, Case Studies

1. Discovering Ohio Steelhead Increasing Sportfishery Participation

Quality steelhead fishing in Ohio...you bet! Lake Erie's tributary steelhead fishery has been called a best kept secret. Stocked by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources since 1975 into Lake Erie tributaries, steelhead have grown in popularity, and increasing catch rates have encouraged the state to increase stocking rates.

2. Ohio Clean Marinas and Boater Programs

Everyone benefits from a clean Great Lakes environment, and marina managers and boaters are among the strongest advocates. Now a voluntary, incentive-based program encourages marina operators and recreational boaters to protect coastal water quality by engaging in environmentally sound best management practices (BMPs).