Waterways Safety Council to Meet in Ottawa County

SANDUSKY, OH - The Ohio Waterways Safety Council will hold its quarterly meeting at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 22 at the Ottawa County Visitor's Bureau, 770 SE Catawba Road in Port Clinton. The five-member citizen advisory council, appointed by Governor Ted Strickland, provides input on boating issues to the ODNR Division of Watercraft.

The ODNR Division of Watercraft will brief council members on the status of ongoing projects and issues impacting recreational boating in Ohio. The meeting is open to the public.

Persons interested in attending the council meeting should contact Janet Wolfinger in the Division of Watercraft's Columbus office at 614-265-6476.

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR web site at www.ohiodnr.com.

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For further information, contact:
Janet Wolfinger, ODNR Division of Watercraft
614. 265. 6476
Beth Ruth, ODNR Media Relations
614. 265. 6860