Register for the 2026 Winter General Assembly 

TMACOG’s 2026 Winter General Assembly will be held on Friday, January 30. Join us and be part of a dynamic regional gathering where your insights and connections help drive meaningful collaboration. 

 

Our keynote will highlight Lake Erie’s powerful economic impact on Northwest Ohio & Southeast Michigan. The keynote will feature Jon Altenberg, Executive Director of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative, whose extensive background in public service, communications, and binational collaboration strengthens efforts to support Great Lakes communities. The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative recently launched a major Economic Transformation Action Plan, a 10‑year blueprint for building a “Fresh Coast Economic Corridor” across the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River region. The 2025 Action Plan positions the region as one of North America’s fastest‑growing economic corridors. 

 

In addition to the keynote presentation, the day will also include one of the two annual business meetings of the TMACOG General Assembly. This dedicated session is an essential part of the program. At the upcoming meeting, the General Assembly member representatives will take action on the TMACOG Governing Board’s recommendation to adopt a new organizational name, Lake Erie West Regional Council, and elect leadership for 2026. 

 

The Winter General Assembly is an opportunity to connect with peers, stay informed on regional developments, and contribute to decisions that will shape TMACOG, and our region, for years to come. 

 

Registration is open through January 23. Click here to access registration. 

For accommodations to fully participate in this event, contact Jennifer Allen at allen@tmacog.org or 419‑820‑4502. 

 

Thank you to TMACOG’s 2026 supporters:

• The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc.

• Civil & Environmental Consultants 

• OHM Advisors 

• Colliers Engineering & Design 

• DGL Consulting Engineers 

• Destination Toledo 

• Huntington Bank 

• Northern Concrete Pipe 

 

Applications open for vacancy on District 12 Natural Resources Assistance Council

TMACOG is accepting applications for a position on the District 12 Natural Resources Assistance Council, which reviews and recommends Lucas County projects for funding through the Clean Ohio program.

 

Each district has an 11-member committee that is responsible for reviewing local applications and deciding how to allocate grants from the Clean Ohio Fund based on uniform statewide criteria. Membership on the Council is open to eligible entities within Lucas County.

 

One position on the NRAC District 12 council will become vacant effective January 1, 2026 for a term that expires October 14, 2026. This seat must be filled with an individual who represents a county, municipality, township, conservancy district, regional or joint district or unit of local government, or a regional or joint political subdivision.

 

Anyone interested in being considered for this position should submit the application materials listed below by January 21, 2026 to Rosanna Hoelzle: hoelzle@tmacog.org

 

Applications must include:

1.    A letter of interest in serving on the council
2.    A completed nomination form
3.    A letter of nomination from a recognized entity mentioned above (also listed on the nomination form)
4.    A statement of the nominee’s background or qualifications

 

For questions or assistance, contact Rosanna Hoelzle: hoelzle@tmacog.org or 419-820-4510.

Exploring water quality at BGSU

Families learned about the vital connections between water, food, soil, and sustainability during STEMPlate at Bowling Green State University.

 

Tiara Gonzalez, TMACOG’s environmental education coordinator, shared insight on protecting local waterways and demonstrated a model to show how everyday actions impact water quality. She also distributed materials from the Lake Erie Starts Here campaign, which empowers residents to make a difference for our region’s water resources.

 

Learn how you can help protect water quality across the Lake Erie West Region at www.lakeeriestartsherenwoh.org

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