Ohio Lake Erie Commission

2022 Life on Lake Erie Photo Contest

Now accepting entries for the 30th Anniversary Life on Lake Erie Photo Contest.

OLEC Celebrates 30 Years

Take a look at what we've done in the past 30 years to protect, promote, and preserve Lake Erie.

View across waters of Lake Erie showing clouds and rainbow touching the water

Donate to Lake Erie Protection Fund

Donate directly to the Lake Erie Protection and Restoration Fund.

Life on Lake Erie Photo Contest Celebrates 30 Years

View 30 years of the Life on Lake Erie Photo Contest through the lens of the photographers.

Celebrating 30 Years

Learn more about what the Ohio Lake Erie Commission has done to protect, preserve, and promote life on Lake Erie since 1992.

Seeking Submissions for 2022 “Life on Lake Erie” Photo Contest

OLEC is celebrating 30 years throughout 2022. To celebrate, the Commission is seeking submissions for the 30th Annual “Life on Lake Erie” amateur photo contest. Showcase your talent for photographing one of Ohio’s most valuable natural resources – Lake Erie.

OLEC Requests Public Comments about Black River AOC

The Ohio Lake Erie Commission and Ohio EPA are accepting comments through April 4 for the proposed removal of a beneficial use impairment regarding restrictions on navigational dredging activities within the Black River Area of Concern.

Ohio Lake Erie Commission to Hold Quarterly Meeting June, 8, 2022

The Ohio Lake Erie Commission will hold its quarterly meeting on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, at 10 a.m. The meeting will be held at the Aquatic Visitors Center (AVC), 360 W. Shore Blvd, Put-In-Bay. Limited parking is available at the meeting location. Ferry service and taxi service will be necessary to attend the meeting.