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

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.