Kelleys Island frowns on shipwreck preserve plan

Dozens of shipwrecks lure divers to Lake Erie because they remain relatively intact and lie in clear water. But none of those wrecks rests in the proposed Lake Erie Islands Underwater Preserve, divers told state officials this week. Although state laws protect shipwrecks, Michigan and other states have established shipwreck preserves to promote awareness, research and tourism. This is Ohio's second attempt.   more...

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