The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Watercraft will conduct public information forums next month to discuss future lake management plans with specific regard to recreational boating activities on Tappan and Seneca lakes in eastern Ohio.

     The first public forum will be held 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, September 12 at the Tappan Lake Volunteer Fire Department, 33315 Cadiz-Dennison Road in the village of Scio in Harrison County. A second public information forum will be held on Saturday, September 13 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Secrest Senior Center, 201 High Street in Senecaville.

     The public information forums are to allow the Division of Watercraft to meet with potentially affected interests regarding boating activities on both lakes as a follow-up to public meetings and a public hearing held several months ago that addressed concerns about horsepower limits.

     Contact: Deb Green, ODNR Division of Watercraft
          (614) 265-6500

- or -

     John Bird, ODNR Division of Watercraft
          (740) 439-4076