2025-2026 Agenda for Lake Erie
Agenda for Lake Erie
Planning a Better Future for Our Great Lake
This water quality policy agenda represents TMACOG's commitment to the restoration and preservation of the region’s greatest natural resource – Lake Erie.
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The Agenda for Lake Erie outlines policies and funding that are needed to make meaningful progress toward phosphorus reduction in Lake Erie, support a robust water recreation industry, and provide safe, reliable drinking water to our region’s 500,000 residents.
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Contact Kari Gerwin, Director of Water Quality Planning:
gerwin@tmacog.org
419-241-9155 ext. 1103
Getting Involved with Water Quality
Get your feet wet
Everyone has a role to play in protecting our critical water resources. Residents and stakeholders can be involved in planning for better use of these resources by restoring natural functions to our landscapes and improving the quality of our water. This page includes resources that can help.
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Water
Planning, preserving, and protecting
Our region is rich in water resources. TMACOG works to protect all our creeks, rivers, and Great Lakes. Local governments that provide drinking water, farmers who feed the nation, researchers who are learning more every day about surface water, stormwater, and water treatment are all part of TMACOG.
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Drinking Water
Public Water Supply
Providing abundant, safe drinking water to residents is one of the primary duties of local governments.
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Wastewater
Protecting Water Quality Through Treatment
In addition to providing safe drinking water to residents, treating wastewater and returning clean water to the natural environment is also an essential role of local governments.
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Stormwater
Managing rain and snowmelt in the Western Lake Erie Basin
Stormwater that falls on city streets is not treated at any water treatment plant. It is directed straight to area creeks and waterways. Stormwater that runs off parking lots, roofs, and other impervious surfaces often carries with it trash, gas and oil, and other pollutants. Managing stormwater keeps rivers clean and ensures that wastewater treatment plants work efficiently.
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