Joe Lucente, Case Studies

1. Retention, Expansion and Needs Analysis for Rural and Urban Lake Erie Coastal Business Development

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. Local Government Leadership Training for Elected and Appointed Officials

How do leaders lead? What makes a good leader? How do leaders perceive their leadership styles? How do leaders work with, listen to and interact with their constituents and the media to build consensus in making decisions that affect development, conservation, and sustainability? Further, how do local governments keep up with technological advancements, information flow, current laws and communication with citizens? Ohio Sea Grant Extension is helping communities find answers to these questions.