ODNR NEWS Coastal

The Ohio Lake Erie Commission has awarded a total of $29,900 to three projects that will enhance the lake’s shoreline and contribute to protection efforts in its watershed. Read More »

ODNR NEWS Soil and Water

A new digitized soil survey of Wayne County that allows for easy access to information about soils and other natural and cultural resources is now available on compact disc, according ODNR. Read More »

ODNR NEWS Geological Survey

Geologists, educators, land-use planners and others interested in the state's earth science can now obtain a digital version of the Bedrock Geologic Map of Ohio, which was released by ODNR in paper form last year. This is the first time the map has been available to the public on CD-ROM. Read More »

ODNR NEWS Forestry

Jackson Township Volunteer Fire Department and Elm Grove Volunteer Fire Department in Pike County recently received Firewise Hazard Mitigation Grants through the ODNR Division of Forestry. Jackson Township VFD received a $5,190 grant and Elm Grove VFD received $3,100. Read More »

ODNR NEWS Recycling

Before sending your live-cut Christmas tree to the trash, remember that it can find new life after the holidays. ODNR reminds Ohioans that their trees can be recycled for a variety of uses, including mulch, compost and wildlife habitat. Read More »

ODNR NEWS Forestry

The Scioto Township Volunteer Fire Department of Jackson County will receive a complete self-contained breathing system for use in fighting fires through the ODNR Division of Forestry. Read More »

ODNR NEWS Wildlife

Ohio teachers who have successfully used Project WILD in their classrooms can now provide students additional hands-on learning about wildlife and habitat through grants available from the ODNR Division of Wildlife. Read More »

ODNR NEWS Wildlife

Despite the wind, rain and snow that blew across the state, hunters killed 17,710 deer on December 15-16, during the “bonus” weekend of gun hunting. Read More »

ODNR NEWS Forestry

Governor Ted Strickland recently directed ODNR to begin the process of attaining third-party certification for Ohio's state forests, assuring the continued health of these woodlands while recognizing them as management models for the state's nearly 400,000 woodland owners. Read More »

ODNR NEWS Mineral Resources

12/13/07 - Professionals in oil and gas production, industrial minerals mining, abandoned mine land reclamation and resource education honored for outstanding achievements Read More »

ODNR NEWS Wildlife

Economic impact of deer hunting is $266 million in Ohio. Ohio’s deer hunters know they are chasing whitetails in one of the most well-known trophy states in the country, and the state is receiving equal attention from hunters in other states. Read More »

ODNR NEWS Nature Preserves

ODNR recently purchased 214 acres on Little Darby Creek in Madison County as an additional measure of protection for this state and national scenic river. The Madison County Commissioners will manage the acreage as parkland, under a lease agreement with ODNR. Read More »

ODNR NEWS Soil and Water

A new digitized soil survey of Stark County that allows for easy access to information about soils and other natural and cultural resources is now available on compact disc. Read More »

ODNR NEWS Soil and Water

A new digitized soil survey of Coshocton County that allows for easy access to information about soils and other natural and cultural resources is now available on compact disc. Read More »

ODNR NEWS Wildlife

The Ohio Lake Erie Fishing Regulatory Reform Task Force will meet from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, December 10 at the ODNR Division of Wildlife District One office, 1500 Dublin Rd., Columbus. Read More »

ODNR NEWS Geological Survey

Amateur historians and geologists are encouraged to discover the Ohio that existed before European settlement, using a new field trip guidebook published by the ODNR Division of Geological Survey. Read More »

ODNR NEWS Parks

The Buzzard Cave Trail at Lake Hope State Park in Vinton County is again dressed in 50,000 lights for the annual "Holiday Trail of Lights" event. Animated displays, decorated trees and landscapes dot the quarter-mile trail, which is adjacent to the park's nature center. Access to the "Holiday Trail of Lights" is free. Read More »

ODNR NEWS Wildlife

Ohio's popular deer-gun season will run an additional weekend, Saturday and Sunday, December 15-16. Read More »

ODNR NEWS Wildlife

Ohio hunters took 103,195 white-tailed deer during the state’s popular, weeklong deer-gun season, which ran November 26 to December 2, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. In 2006, hunters killed a preliminary total of 111,672 deer during the same time period. Read More »