COVID-19

In light of the ongoing COVID-19 safety precautions, Stone Laboratory summer courses have been cancelled. Professional development workshops beginning in August are currently set to run as scheduled, but we will keep the webpage updated as we know more information.

Event cancellations and closures have been extended to July 6, per ongoing guidance from The Ohio State University. Please note that this impacts the Aquatic Visitors Center and the South Bass Island Lighthouse, as well as Stone Lab tours. We’re keeping the information on our Visit pages as updated as possible, so please check there before planning any visits.

Stay safe and healthy, everyone! We hope to see you all again soon.

Marinas

Take the pledge, follow the best practices, become a Ohio Clean Marina! Learn more at one of our events.

The Ohio Clean Marinas Program is a proactive partnership designed to encourage marinas and boaters to use simple, innovative solutions to keep Ohio’s coastal and inland waterway resources clean. The program assists in protecting clean water and fresh air for generations of boaters to come.

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Boaters

Put the clean boating philosophy into action and take the Clean Boater pledge!

The Ohio Clean Boater Program promotes environmental stewardship by making boaters more aware of the environmental impact of boating activities, getting as many boaters as possible to follow best boater practices and designating them as “Clean Boaters.”

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For Marinas

For Boaters

Ohio Clean Marinas eNewsletter Get updates on Clean Marinas and Clean Boater topics right in your inbox. Buckeye Boater eNewsletter Updates from the Ohio Dept. of Natural Resources Division of Watercraft. Twine Line Ohio Sea Grant's magazine, covering research, education and outreach. Press Releases Clean Marinas and Clean Boater news hot off the virtual press.

LATEST NEWS & EVENTSMORE

Ohio Clean Marinas Program Workshop

Ohio Clean Marinas Program Workshop

Learn about environmental best management practices for your marina by completing this first step to become a certified Clean Marina!

Online Event • Sarah Orlando

Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species Landing Blitz

This binational multi-agency effort is aimed at raising public awareness and promoting actions to prevent the spread of AIS.

Online Event • Sarah Orlando

Cleaner Is Better

Cleaner Is Better

By Christina Dierkes • Aug 30, 2018

Making Lake Erie Science Come Alive

Making Lake Erie Science Come Alive

By Christina Dierkes • Aug 30, 2018

4th Annual Ohio Marina Conference

4th Annual Ohio Marina Conference

The Ohio Marina Conference provides marina owners and operators with updates on environmental regulations and best practices.

Catawba Island Club, 4235 East Beach Club Rd, Port Clinton, OH 43452 • Sarah Orlando

Ohio Marina Guidance Related to COVID-19

Ohio Marina Guidance Related to COVID-19

By Sarah Orlando • May 12, 2020

Community Connections

Community Connections

By Christina Dierkes • Mar 26, 2019

Canceled: Ohio Clean Marinas Program Workshop

Learn about environmental best management practices for your marina by completing this first step to become a certified Clean Marina!

Riverview Yacht Club, 5981 Edgewater Drive, Toledo, OH 43611 • Sarah Orlando

Support Stone Lab During Family Day at the 2020 Cleveland Boat Show & Fishing Expo

Support Stone Lab During Family Day at the 2020 Cleveland Boat Show & Fishing Expo

By Christina Dierkes • Dec 10, 2019

Ohio Sea Grant participates in region-wide ‘AIS Landing Blitz’ campaign

Ohio Sea Grant participates in region-wide ‘AIS Landing Blitz’ campaign

By Christina Dierkes • Jun 27, 2019

Canceled: Ohio Clean Marinas Program Workshop

Learn about environmental best management practices for your marina by completing this first step to become a certified Clean Marina!

US Army Corps of Engineers Caesar Creek Visitors Center, 4020 N Clarksville Road, Waynesville, OH 45068 • Heather Sheets

Cleveland Boat Show & Fishing Expo

Cleveland Boat Show & Fishing Expo

Visit the Ohio Sea Grant booth where experts will discuss Lake Erie issues and educational opportunities available at Stone Laboratory!

I-X Center 1, I-X Center Drive, Cleveland, OH 44135 • Jill Bartolotta

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Why should I get certified? AS A MARINA

improved water quality and wildlife habitat
public recognition and enhanced image
attracting conscientious boaters
compliance assistance
financial incentives

Why should I pledge? AS A BOATER

become a good steward
learn about best boater practices
protect future recreation opportunities