Search results
There are 110 natural lakes in Ohio larger than five acres, covering a total surface area of 4,658 acres. These lakes occur in 21 of Ohio's 88 counties. Summit County has the most lakes with 34, followed by Portage County with 16 and Geauga County with 9.
The following is a list of lakes in Ohio. According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, there are approximately 50,000 lakes and small ponds, with a total surface area of 200,000 acres, and among these there are 2,200 lakes of 5 acres (2.0 ha) or greater with a total surface area of 134,000 acres. [1]
Since launching in 2019, H2Ohio has primarily focused on water infrastructure replacement in low-income areas, statewide wetland creation, and the reduction of algal-bloom-causing agricultural runoff into Lake Erie.
11 sie 2022 · From the shores of Lake Erie to the banks of the Ohio River, water sustains us. Learn how TNC is helping safeguard clean water so people and nature can thrive.
3 maj 2023 · The top lake to visit in Ohio is hands-down Lake Erie. This treasure of the Great Lakes spans more than 200 miles across Ohio's northern border. Lake Erie tops the list because there are hundreds of parks, beaches , and towns with waterfront access.
The Department of Natural Resources manages and protects a rich and varied collection of resources that include state parks and forest, nature preserves, wildlife areas, and waterways. It licenses and monitors hunting, fishing, watercraft, mineral extraction, water resources, soil conservation, and more.
The mission of the Ohio Scenic Rivers Program is to work cooperatively with local governments, businesses, landowners, non-profit organizations and other state and federal agencies to protect the aquatic resources and terrestrial communities dependent on healthy riparian habitats.
