Recreational Boating AIS Prevention Programs

Partnerships: Ohio

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Program component has been implemented in this jurisdiction

Program component has not yet been implemented in this jurisdiction

Program Component

Status

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Coordination with non-agency partners on inspection and decontamination

Inspections are not a program component in Ohio at this time

Coordination with non-agency partners on outreach

The Ohio Clean Marina program is a joint partnership led by OH DNR and OH Sea Grant to certify environmentally friendly marinas. The Certified Ohio Clean Marina program recommends a number of best practices surrounding marina operations, including education and outreach on the recreational boating pathway. The more practices that a marina implement, the higher their certification tier.

Leadership of partner activities

Education and outreach through the Ohio Clean Marina program is led by OH DNR and OH Sea Grant who distribute materials and provide in-person presentations

Dedicated funding for partner activities

A dedicated funding source is not available for partners.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUTHORITY The relevant state/provincial agency has legal authority over local watercraft inspection/decontamination programs, and local programs may not be more stringent than state/provincial programs

ODNR does not have this authority.