Coastal

Five reports detailing project outcomes are available online for public viewing 6/24/08 Read More »

Watercraft

06/25/08 - Canoeing and kayaking are so popular because they are affordable activities and excellent ways to spend a day in nature with your friends and family. Read More »

Watercraft

Paddle Quest 2008, a series of events that promote canoeing and kayaking in Ohio, is coming to Deer Creek State Park in Pickaway County on Saturday, June 28, beginning at 10 a.m. 6/19/08 Read More »

Wildlife

Hemorrhagic septicemia (VHSv), a virus that causes disease in fish but does not pose any threat to public health, was confirmed present in muskellunge in Clear Fork Reservoir 6/18/08 Read More »

Recycling

ODNR today announced a total of $390,235 in grants to 15 public colleges and universities across the state to expand recycling and waste reduction efforts on their campuses. 6/17/08 Read More »

Parks

Governor Ted Strickland signed legislation last week that increased the horsepower limit on Pymatuning Lake in Ashtabula County from 9.9 to 20 horsepower. The new rule was part of a comprehensive package of boater safety laws. 6/16/08 Read More »

Soil and Water

A team of students from Chardon High School in Geauga County placed first in the 2008 Ohio Envirothon, held at Urbana University June 8-10. This year marked Ohio’s 20th annual Envirothon competition. 6/16/08 Read More »

Watercraft

Boaters and anglers are reminded that horsepower regulations on several state wildlife area lakes will increase on July 1. Read More »

Watercraft

Governor Ted Strickland today signed legislation to enhance boating safety on Ohio waterways, according to the ODNR Division of Watercraft. 6/13/08 Read More »

Forestry

06/12/08 - sycamore anthracnose and oak anthracnose, diseases affecting the foliage of sycamore and white oak trees Read More »

Coastal

Office of Coastal Management recently awarded a total of $241,957 in grants to communities on Lake Erie in order to enhance public access, preserve important habitats and foster greater appreciation of the area’s nautical history. 6/12/08 Read More »

Administration

Reconnect youth to the outdoors and encourage increased visitation to Ohio’s state parks, nature preserves, forests and public waterways, Governor Ted Strickland has proclaimed June as “Great Outdoors Month.” 6/11/08 Read More »

Wildlife

Cutting costs doesn’t mean you have to cut family fun. An Ohio fishing license is a cost-effective gift that makes it easy for dad and the whole family to relax at a nearby lake or stream. A fishing license costs $19; good through February. 6/10/08 Read More »

Watercraft

Eighteen new state watercraft officers were among the 48 peace officer cadets who graduated today from the Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Watercraft. 6/608 Read More »

Wildlife

Wisconsin men pay more than $4,600 in fines and restitution for over bagging 6/5/08 Read More »

Wildlife

Twenty-five fish daily limit takes effect July 1 in waters west of Huron 6/5/08 Read More »

Wildlife

One hundred students from 17 high schools, will converge at Urbana University in Champaign County from June 8-10 for the 2008 Ohio Envirothon. 6/2/08 Read More »

Wildlife

Hunters wanting to participate in Ohio’s fall controlled deer and waterfowl hunts have until July 31 to submit permit applications for a random drawing. 6/2/08 Read More »

Forestry

05/30/08 - Ridgeway Fire Department receive a 1986 Chevrolet four-wheel drive pick-up truck Division of Forestry Read More »

Wildlife

For the first time in more than a century, common ravens have nested in Ohio. The nest was discovered this spring at Fernwood State Forest in Jefferson County, according to the ODNR Division of Wildlife. 5/29/08 Read More »