Frank Lichtkoppler, Case Studies

1. MARC Special Area Management Plan

In 2000, Ohio Sea Grant was one of a dozen founding members of the Mentor Area Regional Coalition (MARC). In June 2004, the MARC completed the development of the Mentor Marsh Area Special Area Management Plan (SAMP).

2. Great Lakes Fishery Leadership Institute

The Great Lakes Fishery Leadership Institute (GLFLI) was designed to train a new generation of citizen leaders in the Great Lakes fisheries community, and Ohio now boasts 21 graduates of this program.

3. Lake Erie Coastal Ohio

Three years ago, seven coastal Ohio tourism bureaus recognized a need to market the Lake Erie adventure. Today, Lake Erie Coastal Ohio has become a rapidly maturing, cooperative coastal tourism marketing effort that includes a web site, a monthly director's newsletter, innovative public service announcements, and key market research. The Lake Erie Coastal Trail recently was awarded State of Ohio scenic byway designation.