About The Ohio Sea Grant College Program
Ohio Sea Grant is a statewide program that supports greater knowledge and stewardship of Lake Erie and the Great Lakes through research, education and outreach. It is part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Sea Grant College Program, which includes 32 state programs located in every coastal and Great Lakes state and Puerto Rico.
The national program is a network of over 300 institutions involving more than 3,000 scientists, engineers, educators, students and outreach experts. This network works on a variety of topics vital to human and environmental health-topics such as water quality coastal hazards and biotechnology.
Support of Ohio Sea Grant is provided by NOAA Sea Grant, the State of Ohio, The Ohio State University, Ohio State University Extension, and participating universities, agencies, and businesses.
Ohio Sea Grant Program Reports
Strategic Plan
Ohio Sea Grant's Strategic Plan is based on NOAA-National Sea Grant's 11 thematic areas to demonstrate how Ohio Sea Grant addresses both local needs and national priorities. It also incorporates the nine priorities of the Council of Great Lakes Governors and the Academic Plan and Leadership Agenda of The Ohio State University to guide our activities over the plan's period. The plan is updated every five years.
Download The 2005 - 2010 Strategic Plan
Implementation Plan
Ohio Sea Grant's Implementation plan is updated every two years and documents how our current program objectives, actions, and funded projects fit into the Strategic Plan.
Download The Implementation Plan 2005 - 2007
Media Coverage Report
Ohio Sea Grant collects all media (newspapers, magazines, TV, and radio) the program has received over the past year and summaries it into an annual report. In 2007, more than 331 articles from 113 different media outlets reported on Ohio Sea Grant and Stone Lab programs and events.
Download The 2007 Media Report
Progress Report
Ohio Sea Grant's annual Progress Report is submitted to the National Sea Grant Office and made available to the public. It documents all the activities and accomplishments of the program over the past year.
