Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council Members

The Lake Ontario Advisory Council's 15 voting members will represent a variety of interests, from recreation and tourism to education and research. The membership is designed to balance points of view represented, geographic diversity, and advisory functions the council will perform. An alternate for each seat will also be selected. Council meetings are open to the public and provide a place where community interests, support, and concerns are heard.

Citizen-at-Large: 2 Seats

Business, Marketing and Economic Development: 2 Seats

Divers, Dive Clubs and Archaeology: 2 Seats

Education (K-12): 1 Seat

Higher Education: 1 Seat

Fishing: 1 Seat

History, Maritime Heritage and Public Interpretation: 2 Seats

Recreation: 1 Seat

Research, Science and Technology: 1 Seat

Tourism: 2 Seats

Youth (non voting): 2 Seats

Local and State Government & NGOs (non-voting seats)

City of Oswego

Oswego County

Wayne County

Cayuga County

Jefferson County

New York State Department

New York Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

New York Sea Grant

Port of Oswego Authority

United States Coast Guard