Northwest Ohio

VOLUNTEER TO CLEAN-UP OLD WOMAN CREEK BEACH AND ESTUARY

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Huron, Ohio – It’s time to turn around the Lake Erie watershed ~ it’s time for Coastweeks 2008. Last year, over 1100 volunteers plucked over 25,000 pounds of trash from the beaches, tributaries and underwater muck along 32 miles of Lake Erie shores. Food wrappers and beverage containers account for most of the trash including used auto parts, appliances and many other unwanted and peculiar items.

RESEARCH OPEN HOUSE AT OLD WOMAN CREEK RESERVE

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Ohioans of all ages are invited to drop-in and meet researchers that study estuaries, dynamic and valuable Lake Erie coastal environments on National Estuaries Day, Saturday, September 27 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Old Woman Creek National Estuarine Research Reserve, 2514 Cleveland Road East in Huron.

ESTUARY EDUCATION SERIES CONTINUES AT OLD WOMAN CREEK

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Ohioans are encouraged to join Division of Wildlife staff, guest naturalists, and scientists for fun-filled and free educational explorations of Old Woman Creek, a unique and protected Lake Erie estuary.

ESTUARY EDUCATION SERIES CONTINUES AT OLD WOMAN CREEK

Fri, 30 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Huron, OH – Ohioans are encouraged to join Division of Wildlife staff, guest naturalists, and scientists for fun-filled and free educational explorations of Old Woman Creek, a unique and protected Lake Erie estuary. Learn to design and build a rain garden, identify trees by leaf characteristics, or relax and enjoy sketching plants and wildlife.

DEFIANCE COUNTY POACHERS SENTENCED IN WILDLIFE CASE

Mon, 19 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

The cases of seven Defiance County poachers charged with 56 wildlife violations has drawn to a conclusion. The subjects were sentenced on April 10, 2008 in the Defiance Municipal Court. The Honorable Judge John Rohrs III sentenced the subjects to a combined total of over $17,000 in fines, court costs and restitution. Hunting privileges were also suspended for a combined total of 33 years, according to Defiance City Law Director, David Lands.

RAIN GARDEN WORKSHOPS AT OLD WOMAN CREEK NATIONAL ESTUARINE RESEARCH RESERVE

Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Huron, OH –Two free workshops for those interested in learning more about rain gardens will be offered at Old Woman Creek National Estuarine Research Reserve on May 20 and June 3.

WALLEYE MOVEMENTS STUDIED IN SANDUSKY RIVER AND BAY

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT

COLUMBUS, OH - Staff from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife, in conjunction with researchers from The Ohio State University, will continue research on walleye movements during this year's spring spawning runs in Sandusky River and Bay. This marks the third year the division has researched the movements of this sportfish in the Sandusky River.

ESTUARY EDUCATION SERIES CONTINUES AT OLD WOMAN CREEK NATIONAL ESTUARINE RESEARCH RESERVE

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT

Huron, OH - Ohioans are encouraged to join Division of Wildlife staff, guest naturalists, and scientists for fun-filled and free educational explorations of Old Woman Creek, a unique and valuable protected Lake Erie estuary. April programs provide opportunities to learn wildflower identification, help control invasive plants, or discover the region’s geologic history. Visit www.oldwomancreek.org for a full calendar of events including guided hikes, canoe tours, and artist-led nature sketch classes.

ESTUARY EDUCATION SERIES OFFERED AT OLD WOMAN CREEK NATIONAL ESTUARINE RESEARCH RESERVE

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Beginning in February, Ohioans are encouraged to join Division of Wildlife staff, guest naturalists, and scientists for fun-filled and free educational explorations of Old Woman Creek, a unique and valuable protected Lake Erie estuary. Learn how to feed birds and make your own feeder out of recycled materials, participate in a book discussion on environmental issues, roll up your sleeves and remove invasive plants, or explore the estuary and its environs through a guided hike, canoe tour, or nature sketch class.

“PASSPORT TO FISHING” WORKSHOP

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 04:00:00 GMT

FINDLAY, OH -- Two “Passport to Fishing” instructor workshops will be offered by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife. The workshops will be held on January 3, 2008 and February 7, 2008 at the Wildlife District Two Headquarters located at 952 Lima Avenue, Findlay, Ohio 45840. Each training session will begin at 8:30 a.m. and conclude at 3:00 p.m.

TIRE DUMP REMOVAL FROM MEILKE ROAD SAVANNA WILDLIFE AREA COMPLETED

Fri, 07 Dec 2007 05:00:00 GMT

A joint project between the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA), Division of Solid and Infectious Waste Management, Scrap Tire Management Unit resulted in 1,500 abandoned tires being removed from the Meilke Road Savanna Wildlife Area in SpencerTownship, Lucas County.

JAMES DONNELL KONKEL WETLAND DEDICATION

Wed, 07 Nov 2007 04:00:00 GMT

FINDLAY, OH -- The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife is pleased to announce the dedication of the James Donnell Konkel Wetland at the Pickerel Creek Wildlife Area. The dedication will take place on Thursday November 8, 2007 at 3:30 P.M. This 40-acre complex of wetlands and grasslands was restored by breaking drain tiles and excavating seven shallow potholes.

FISH CREEK RESTORATION COMPLETE

Wed, 03 Oct 2007 04:00:00 GMT

The mitigation of a 1993 diesel fuel spill in Indiana that affected a Williams County, Ohio stream has finally been concluded. Fish Creek was severely affected killing off invertebrates, mussels, fish, reptiles, amphibians, mammals and birds. An oil pipeline burst causing 30,000 gallons of fuel to spill into Fish Creek.

PICKEREL CREEK AND PIPE CREEK TRAPPERS DRAWING

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 04:00:00 GMT

A one-time drawing will be held on Thursday, October 25, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. for trapping in the controlled hunting area on the Pickerel Creek and Pipe Creek Wildlife Areas.

KILLDEER PLAINS WILDLIFE AREA TRAPPERS DRAWING

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 04:00:00 GMT

A one-time drawing will be held on Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. for trapping in the Wildlife Refuge on Killdeer Plains Wildlife Area.