Below are the letters of thanks that were sent to Senator Brown and Representative Boehner thanking them for their efforts which have resulted in $1 Million in special funding for projects to clean up two of the creeks feeding the Lake.
March 1, 2008
SENATOR SHERROD BROWN
455 RUSSELL SENATE OFFICE BUILDING
WASHINGTON DC 20510
Dear Senator Brown,
On behalf of the 700 family and business members of the Grand Lake St. Marys Lake Improvement Association, I want to thank you for your efforts which have resulted in the recent $1 million dollar funding of watershed projects by the Natural Resources Conservation Service in the Lake’s watershed.
As you are aware, Grand Lake Saint Marys is one of the most degraded lakes in the State of Ohio. Its hypereutrophic condition is primarily the result of runoff from the agricultural land which makes up the majority of the Lake’s watershed. The $1 million dollar funding for projects in the watershed will significantly contribute to reducing the nutrients in two of the six major waterways draining into the Lake. I hope that this funding will signal the start of the major efforts required at the local, state and federal levels to make the Lake a legacy that we can proudly leave for future generations to enjoy.
While the Lake Improvement Association is a non-partisan organization, I am sure its membership will consider your bipartisan efforts which have resulted in the funding becoming available when they vote in the future.
Sincerely,
William Ringo
President, Lake Improvement Association
March 1, 2008
Representative John Boehner
1011 Longworth House Office Building 1011 LHOB
Washington, D.C., District of Columbia 20515-3508
Dear Representative Boehner,
On behalf of the 700 family and business members of the Grand Lake St. Marys Lake Improvement Association, I want to thank you for your efforts which have resulted in the recent $1 million dollar funding of watershed projects by the Natural Resources Conservation Service in the Lake’s watershed.
As you are aware, Grand Lake Saint Marys is one of the most degraded lakes in the State of Ohio. Its hypereutrophic condition is primarily the result of runoff from the agricultural land which makes up the majority of the Lake’s watershed. The $1 million dollar funding for projects in the watershed will significantly contribute to reducing the nutrients in two of the six major waterways draining into the Lake. I hope that this funding will signal the start of the major efforts required at the local, state and federal levels to make the Lake a legacy that we can proudly leave for future generations to enjoy.
While the Lake Improvement Association is a non-partisan organization, I am sure its membership will consider your bipartisan efforts which have resulted in the funding becoming available when they vote in the future.
Sincerely,
William Ringo
President, Lake Improvement Association
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February 16, 2009 at 5:24 pm
I’m not sure where to post this, so forgive me if this is the wrong spot…
But I’m thinking of buying a home on Grand Lake and I’m concerned about its future. I’m looking for an overview of Grand Lake Saint Mary’s environmental status and the challenges that it faces. I see here that back in 2008 $1 million will be used for projects to improve the lake, but exactly what are these projects? I’ve heard rumors of an ethanol plant and the possibility of new agricultural threats to the lake and I certainly don’t want to invest in a home if St. Mary’s can’t be used as an enjoyable recreation lake. What’s the status of this? This website has some good info, but doesn’t really give an overview of the lakes’ status, or clearly define the goals of what “saving grand lake” is all about. And who are the members and sponsors of the Lake Improvement Association? Can anyone join?
Any insight would be much appreciated.
Thanks and kind regards,
Jill
jill@adivo.com