Clean Ohio Grants Announced

The Natural Resources Assistance Council (NRAC), administered by TMACOG, has announced its recommendations for the current round of Clean Ohio Fund Conservation Grants in Lucas County. Clean Ohio funds total $1,282,749 for this round. Including local match of $431,000, the projects funded are valued at $1,721,275. (There is a shortfall on the Reynolds Corners project of $7,526). The recommendations are listed in priority order.

1) Metroparks of the Toledo Area – Oak Openings Frankfort

Total Cost: ............ $130,675

Clean Ohio Share: .. $98,000

Local Match: .......... $32,675

Acres Protected: .............. 12

2) Nature Conservancy – Kitty Todd Brick Tract

Total Cost: ............ $101,700

Clean Ohio Share: .. $76,275

Local Match: .......... $25,425

Acres Protected: .............. 16

3) Metroparks of the Toledo Area – Swan Creek

Total Cost: ............ $196,875

Clean Ohio Share: $147,000

Local Match: .......... $49,875

Acres Protected: ................ 9

4) Metroparks of the Toledo Area – Reynolds Corners

Total Cost: ......... $1,292,025

Clean Ohio Share: $961,474

Local Match: ........ $323,025

Acres Protected: .............. 32

Clean Ohio Funds will be used to acquire open space for preservation, either by purchase or permanent conservation easement. For each grant, a minimum 25 percent local match was required.

Since the program was approved by Ohio voters in 2000, more than $9 million has been returned to Lucas County for the preservation of open space. Projects have preserved wetlands, enlarged park areas, and protected rare habitat in the Oak Openings Region. See details of the application and evaluation process on the TMACOG website here.

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