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Partnerships

Partnerships. Ohio Balanced Growth Program. Develops strategies that will balance the protection of Lake Erie [and Ohio water resources ] with continued economic growth. Harnessing the location of development and conservation for economic growth Voluntary Incentive-driven

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Partnerships

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  1. Partnerships Ohio Balanced Growth Program • Develops strategies that will balance the protection of Lake Erie [and Ohio water resources] with continued economic growth. • Harnessing the location of development and conservation for economic growth • Voluntary • Incentive-driven • Local Government focus • In place since 2004, statewide expansion 2009 balancedgrowth.ohio.gov OHSU-TS-068D-2013

  2. Energy • Revise supply schedules • Extend water intake pipes • Shift power usage to off-peak hours Chiller plant at Ohio State University OHSU-TS-068D-2013

  3. Shoreline Management • Beach nourishment (placing sand on an eroding beach) • Dune management OHSU-TS-068D-2013

  4. Countywide Sustainability Plan Creative Solution: Incorporating sustainability into existing county planning Planning budget Staff resources Grants from: – utilities – FEMA – state Permitting fees OHSU-TS-068D-2013

  5. Ohio State Drought Plan Phases determine actions: • Normal Conditions • Drought Alert – monitor situation • Conservation Phase – can enact voluntary water conservation measures • Drought Emergency – can enact mandatory restrictions on water use OHSU-TS-068D-2013

  6. Marinas • Floating docks: adapt to lake-level flux • Clean marinas: protect ecosystems OHSU-TS-068D-2013

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