The timeline above highlights significant years that the Ohio Lake Erie Commission has made progress towards its mission to preserve, protect and promote life on Lake Erie since 1992. Through the Lake Erie Protection Fund, we have launched 400 ideas leading toward safer beaches, cleaner waters in Lake Erie, and more abundant fish and other wildlife in the waters and watershed. The Lake Erie Protection Fund is the gateway to continuing discovery and action for our Great Lake to thrive and for Ohioans and visitors alike to enjoy the high quality of life our lake allows.