The Member State of Ohio
Since 1955, Ohio has been a valued member of the Great Lakes Commission, and Ohio personnel have been very active participants in efforts to promote regional economic development and environmental quality. Ohio supports the Great Lakes Commission throu gh the active involvement of its delegation; the appointment of state officials to task forces; as well as other contributions to regional initiatives.

Ohio, along with the other member states, pays dues to the Great Lakes Commission with funds appropriated through its state legislature. The state's return on investment far exceeds its annual dues. Ohio not only realizes monetary benefits, but also en joys the benefits resulting from regional cooperation in promoting sound public policy on an array of regional economic development, environmental protection and resource management initiatives.

• State Dues for Programs and Services
• Outside Grants and Contracts
• Generating Funds for Ohio's State and Regional Priorities
• Advocating Federal Funding for Great Lakes Progams

Ohio Delegation to the Commission

Commission Projects in Ohio
The Great Lakes Commission carries out projects that are basinwide in nature, as mandated by the Great Lakes Basin Compact. Yet some initiatives -- including pilot studies and demonstration projects -- are located with in a particular state, and therefore may be of special interest to that state. Nonetheless, these projects are designed to have basinwide application and are promoted as models for initiatives throughout the Great Lakes Basin.

Great Lakes Basin Program for Soil Erosion and Sediment Control
The Basin Program coordinates the efforts of various levels of government to protect and improve Great Lakes water quality by controlling soil erosion and sedimentation.