Watercraft

06/29/09 ODNR Division of Watercraft reported its weekend enforcement effort, known as Operation Dry Water, was a success. Read More »

Coastal

06/29/09 Ohio Lake Erie Commission (OLEC) seeking original photographs for the 2009 photo contest. Read More »

Parks

06/29/09 ODNR Division of Parks and Recreation reminds adult visitors to keep an eye on children in their charge when they go swimming. Read More »

Watercraft

06/29/09 ODNR Division of Watercraft encourages boaters to enjoy fireworks shows and to stay sober and boat safely on the July 4th holiday weekend. Read More »

Nature Preserves

06/26/09 Increasing deer populations, resulting in negative impacts to native plant communities, has led ODNR Division of Natural Areas and Preserves to coordinate special archery deer hunts at 23 state nature preserves across the state. Read More »

Nature Preserves

06/22/09 ODNR Division of Natural Areas and Preserves is participating in the Alliance for the Great Lakes Adopt-A-Beach™ program at Headlands Dunes State Nature Preserve. Read More »

Watercraft

06/22/09 ODNR Division of Watercraft is among a number of state waterways enforcement agencies participating in a special nationwide crackdown on drunk boating. Read More »

Wildlife

06/18/09 Starting June 22, the Castalia State Fish Hatchery will be temporarily closed to visitors and tour groups. Read More »

Forestry

06/17/09 ODNR Division of Forestry is announcing the re-opening of recreation trails at Shawnee State Forest. Read More »

06/17/09 The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is seeing a notable recent upswing in the numbers of people enjoying the affordable outdoor opportunities ODNR offers. Read More »

Nature Preserves

06/12/09 A hike along Ohio's best coastal dunes will be held on Saturday, June 20. Read More »

Soil and Water

06/12/09 A team of Granville High School students placed first in the 2009 Ohio Envirothon, held at Kenyon College. Read More »

Watercraft

06/11/09 Ohio boaters continue to sign up at special events being held at four Ohio state parks to participate in a life jacket loaner program that began in May. Read More »

Watercraft

06/11/09 Ohio is among 28 states that will share $14.6 million in Clean Vessel Act (CVA) grant awards. Read More »

Explore the Outdoors 2009

06/11/09 ODNR invites Ohioans and visitors to celebrate the second annual National Get Outdoors Day, June 13. Read More »

Administration

06/10/09 Nominations are now being accepted for the Ohio Natural Resources Hall of Fame, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Read More »

06/09/09 Camera buffs who want to capture the essence of Lake Erie life can enter the Ohio Lake Erie Commission (OLEC) 2009 photo contest. Read More »

Watercraft

06/09/09 Recreational boaters looking for a marina facility or convenient boat launch ramp can request the newly updated Ohio Boating Areas map and guide. Read More »

Nature Preserves

06/08/09 Visitors are invited to join an ecology hike at Stage's Pond State Nature Preserve on Sunday, June 14. Read More »

Coastal

06/05/09 ODNR reminds beach-goers to be aware of the waves, currents and lakebed variations that occur on Lake Erie. Read More »