Administration

ODNR Beefs Up Oil and Gas Regulatory Staff in Response to Increased Shale Activity

heidi.evans@dnr.state.oh.us — Tue, 08 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) has begun hiring and training additional field inspectors to ensure shale wells are properly built and operated. More...

Dredging Dedication at Grand Lake St. Marys

heidi.evans@dnr.state.oh.us — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT

State officials will unveil a new 57-ton lake dredger during a Monday afternoon event at Grand Lake St. Marys.
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ODNR, ODA and OEPA Make Water Quality Recommendations

heidi.evans@dnr.state.oh.us — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The ODNR, the ODA and the OEPA today announced their recommendations for reducing excess agricultural nutrients from affecting or entering the western basin of Lake Erie. More...

Commitment to Grand Lake St. Marys Continues with Spring Alum Treatment

heidi.evans@dnr.state.oh.us — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT

A step toward improving water quality at Grand Lake St. Marys will occur this spring when an alum treatment will be applied to cover the entire lake.More...

Ohio's New Rules for Brine Disposal Among Nation's Toughest

heidi.evans@dnr.state.oh.us — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Ohio’s oil and gas regulators today announced new environmentally responsible standards for transporting and disposing of brine, a by-product of oil and natural gas hydraulic fracturing.More...

Officials Discover Hemlock Pest in Southeast Ohio Forest

heidi.evans@dnr.state.oh.us — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) today announced the discovery of a hemlock-killing pest in southeast Ohio.More...

New Appointments Announced at State's Natural Resources Agency

heidi.evans@dnr.state.oh.us — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT

ODNR Director James Zehringer today announced two new appointments to the department’s senior management team: Frederick M. Shimp will serve as assistant director and Andy Ware as deputy director.More...

Zody to Lead ODNR's Division of Wildlife

heidi.evans@dnr.state.oh.us — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Ohio Department of Natural Resources Director James Zehringer today announced the appointment of Scott A. Zody as Chief of the ODNR Division of Wildlife.More...

Dangerous Wild Animals: Ohioans Asked to Help Identify Risks to Public Safety and Animal Welfare

heidi.evans@dnr.state.oh.us — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

ODNR Interim Director Scott Zody announced today a new, toll-free hotline, 855-DWA-OHIO, and companion website (dangerouswildanimals.ohio.gov) for Ohioans to report suspected instances of neglect or abuse of dangerous wild animals in Ohio.More...

Executive Order on Dangerous Wild Animals Signed

heidi.evans@dnr.state.oh.us — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Gov. John R. Kasich issued an Executive Order instructing state agencies to use existing legal powers to address threats to animal welfare and public health and safety.More...