development, housing, infrastructure, and quality of life. Review the draft at https://t.co/DEw0dsgnQv and send your comments by November 24.

TMACOG has released a draft Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky, Seneca, and Wood counties and we're asking for your input! This plan will guide regional growth for the next five years, focusing on economic diversification, workforce

This month’s newsletter includes updates on regional economic development, our annual Student Watershed Watch, a statewide transportation survey, and more! Check out the latest edition here: https://t.co/werQFuBqjn Want to subscribe? Send us an email at communications@tmacog.org

Learn more and take the pledge at https://t.co/w7wPb6GFfF and https://t.co/aZZVCFmhxy.

In 2024, Ohio’s seatbelt compliance rate was 85.2%, below the national average, and over 60% of crash fatalities involved unbuckled occupants. Strengthened distracted driving laws have contributed to a steady decline in related crashes and deaths.

Today, Ohio will participate in Buckle Up Phone Down Day, a national initiative focused on reducing deadly crashes through safer driving habits. Despite recent progress, seatbelt non-use and distracted driving remain leading causes of traffic fatalities in the state.

Complete our survey before it closes! Go to

Now through Friday, add your feedback to our regional planning process to create a guide for walking, biking, and transit infrastructure across our region. We want to know what improvements you would like to see as we develop a new regional active transportation plan.

Complete the survey here: https://t.co/cn2vRSP4iA Learn more about our role in active transportation planning here:

There’s one week left to share your input on regional walking, biking, and transit infrastructure! We want to know what will help you feel safe and make you more likely to use active transportation in your community. Your feedback is a vital part of our regional planning process.

Ohio named No. 1 for state parks, showcases its natural beauty in new IMAX film https://t.co/IQ6stdU7R0 via @toledonews

Have you wondered if you would enjoy a career in parks and recreation? Attend Pathways to Public Service at Owens Community College, where you can learn about the types of jobs available in this field and the skills and education you’ll need to pursue them https://t.co/8snxTkeqOX

Learn about the administrative work that keeps government moving this Thursday at Pathways to Public Service. Professionals are eager to share their advice with anyone considering careers like accounting, communications, and more. https://t.co/8snxTkeqOX

We’re getting excited for Pathways to Public Service, happening this Thursday at Owens Community College! Join us and our members from across the region to learn how you can pursue a wide range of careers across our region. Learn more at https://t.co/8snxTkeqOX

Join us this Thursday for Pathways to Public Service at Owens Community College, where you can learn how to pursue careers that keep your community running smoothly and beautifully. Learn more at https://t.co/8snxTkeqOX

when they were young! Learn more at

Now in its 36th year, this program equips teachers and students to apply science curriculum to better understand the link between our drinking water and natural resources. More than 25,000 have participated since 1989, and we’re now meeting students whose parents participated

These seventh- and eighth-graders tested water for properties like pH, clarity, dissolved oxygen, and bacteria, which indicate the health of a waterway. Students will assess the data they collect and present findings next month at the Toledo Zoo.

Starting this week, nearly 1,200 students from 25 classrooms across the region are testing and analyzing water quality as part of TMACOG’s Student Watershed Watch. On Thursday, we joined students and teachers from Hawkins STEM Academy and the Natural Science Academy of Toledo.

highlight at this inaugural event. Get more information and register at