By Dan Armitage
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Lt. Governor Jim Tressel recently celebrated the 45th annual Governor’s Lake Erie Fish Ohio Day alongside Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director Mary Mertz, Division of Wildlife Chief Kendra Wecker, and other leaders from the conservation and tourism communities. The annual event is based in Port Clinton and highlights the importance of protecting and improving Lake Erie and its fishery.
“Lake Erie is one of the most productive fishing destinations in the country, and Fish Ohio Day celebrates the amazing resource we have here in the Buckeye State,” said Governor DeWine. “We are grateful for the strong partnerships and sound conservation practices that keep our great lake healthy and bountiful.”
The event is co-sponsored by ODNR