12-18-2008, 12:10 PM
ODNR Announces More than $365,000 in Grant Awards to
Support Community Boating Safety Education Programs in 2009
COLUMBUS, OH - A total of $365,419 in grant awards have been announced by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Watercraft to support 34 community boating safety education and boating skills courses during 2009. The grant awards range from a low of $1,018.50 to a high of $28,666.51.
"Ohio remains strong in its commitment of supporting community education programs that seek to improve boating safety and provide the skills necessary to safely enjoy recreational boating on our waterways," said Pamela S. Dillon, chief of the ODNR Division of Watercraft.
Last January, the Division of Watercraft announced the awarding of $364,417 in boating safety education program grants that funded 33 community programs statewide this year. Funding for the Boating Safety Education Grant Program is provided through the Ohio Waterways Safety Fund, which is comprised of a share of the state motor fuels tax, watercraft registration and titling fees and funding from the U.S. Coast Guard. Additional information on boating safety education and other boating programs can be found online at www.ohiodnr.com and by calling toll-free 877-4BOATER (877-426-2837).
Ohio boaters are reminded that state law requires any person born on or after January 1, 1982 to be able to show proof they have successfully completed a boater safety education course of instruction that is approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators if they operate any watercraft powered by a motor greater than ten horsepower or provide supervision to an underage watercraft operator.
2009 Boating Safety Education Grant Awards (by county)
Recipient County Grant Amount<br />
B-About Sail Ministry Ashland $5,982.70<br />
Educational Services Center Ashtabula 12,057.90<br />
Ohio University Athens 28,666.51<br />
Ohio FFA Camp Muskingum Carroll 17,500.00<br />
Ohio River Foundation Clermont/Hamilton 3,100.00<br />
Cowan Lake Sailing Association-T Clinton 7,323.00<br />
Bay Village School District Cuyahoga 2,475.00<br />
Rocky River Power Squadron Cuyahoga 13,950.00<br />
Berea Power Squadron Cuyahoga 17,448.00<br />
Greater Cleveland Safety Council Cuyahoga 21,803.75<br />
Cleveland Sight Center Cuyahoga 9,476.00<br />
U.S. Power Squadrons District 7 Cuyahoga 10,612.88<br />
Direct Instructional Support Systems, Inc. Franklin 20,380.00<br />
Diabetes Association of Greater Cleveland Geauga 3,750.00<br />
Wright State University Greene 15,472.00<br />
Rivers Unlimited Hamilton 13,411.60<br />
Ohio River Corridor Initiative Hamilton 15,273.00<br />
City of Mentor Lake 7,910.00<br />
Spirit of America Foundation Lake 16,450.00<br />
Lake County Metroparks Lake 11,634.96<br />
4-H Camps of Ohio Licking 2,836.00<br />
Educational Services Center Lorain 18,640.00<br />
Oleander Park System Lucas 1,018.50<br />
Maritime Academy of Toledo Lucas 1,914.00<br />
USCG Auxiliary Montgomery 8,886.50<br />
USCG Auxiliary Ottawa 2,965.00<br />
Kent State University Portage 3,923.00<br />
Mohican School in the Out-of-Doors Richland 2,888.00<br />
Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District Richland/Ashland 10,689.00<br />
Stark County Park District Stark 18,164.25<br />
University of Akron Summit 12,031.75<br />
Boy Scouts of America Great Trail Council Summit 3,600.00<br />
Barberton Parks & Recreation Summit 4,454.00<br />
Akron Power Squadron Summit 18,732.00
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
Support Community Boating Safety Education Programs in 2009
COLUMBUS, OH - A total of $365,419 in grant awards have been announced by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Watercraft to support 34 community boating safety education and boating skills courses during 2009. The grant awards range from a low of $1,018.50 to a high of $28,666.51.
"Ohio remains strong in its commitment of supporting community education programs that seek to improve boating safety and provide the skills necessary to safely enjoy recreational boating on our waterways," said Pamela S. Dillon, chief of the ODNR Division of Watercraft.
Last January, the Division of Watercraft announced the awarding of $364,417 in boating safety education program grants that funded 33 community programs statewide this year. Funding for the Boating Safety Education Grant Program is provided through the Ohio Waterways Safety Fund, which is comprised of a share of the state motor fuels tax, watercraft registration and titling fees and funding from the U.S. Coast Guard. Additional information on boating safety education and other boating programs can be found online at www.ohiodnr.com and by calling toll-free 877-4BOATER (877-426-2837).
Ohio boaters are reminded that state law requires any person born on or after January 1, 1982 to be able to show proof they have successfully completed a boater safety education course of instruction that is approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators if they operate any watercraft powered by a motor greater than ten horsepower or provide supervision to an underage watercraft operator.
2009 Boating Safety Education Grant Awards (by county)
Recipient County Grant Amount<br />
B-About Sail Ministry Ashland $5,982.70<br />
Educational Services Center Ashtabula 12,057.90<br />
Ohio University Athens 28,666.51<br />
Ohio FFA Camp Muskingum Carroll 17,500.00<br />
Ohio River Foundation Clermont/Hamilton 3,100.00<br />
Cowan Lake Sailing Association-T Clinton 7,323.00<br />
Bay Village School District Cuyahoga 2,475.00<br />
Rocky River Power Squadron Cuyahoga 13,950.00<br />
Berea Power Squadron Cuyahoga 17,448.00<br />
Greater Cleveland Safety Council Cuyahoga 21,803.75<br />
Cleveland Sight Center Cuyahoga 9,476.00<br />
U.S. Power Squadrons District 7 Cuyahoga 10,612.88<br />
Direct Instructional Support Systems, Inc. Franklin 20,380.00<br />
Diabetes Association of Greater Cleveland Geauga 3,750.00<br />
Wright State University Greene 15,472.00<br />
Rivers Unlimited Hamilton 13,411.60<br />
Ohio River Corridor Initiative Hamilton 15,273.00<br />
City of Mentor Lake 7,910.00<br />
Spirit of America Foundation Lake 16,450.00<br />
Lake County Metroparks Lake 11,634.96<br />
4-H Camps of Ohio Licking 2,836.00<br />
Educational Services Center Lorain 18,640.00<br />
Oleander Park System Lucas 1,018.50<br />
Maritime Academy of Toledo Lucas 1,914.00<br />
USCG Auxiliary Montgomery 8,886.50<br />
USCG Auxiliary Ottawa 2,965.00<br />
Kent State University Portage 3,923.00<br />
Mohican School in the Out-of-Doors Richland 2,888.00<br />
Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District Richland/Ashland 10,689.00<br />
Stark County Park District Stark 18,164.25<br />
University of Akron Summit 12,031.75<br />
Boy Scouts of America Great Trail Council Summit 3,600.00<br />
Barberton Parks & Recreation Summit 4,454.00<br />
Akron Power Squadron Summit 18,732.00
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