ODNR NEWS Wildlife

A variety of Ohio wildlife, including two bald eagles, is slated to arrive at the Natural Resources Park on the Ohio State Fairgrounds between 9:30 a.m. and noon on Tuesday, July 29. 7/8/08 Read More »

ODNR NEWS Wildlife

Division of Wildlife received five national communications awards. 7/24/08 Read More »

ODNR NEWS Nature Preserves

07/21/08 - A blaze of yellow, white and purple blooms will greet visitors as they experience pre-settlement Ohio Read More »

ODNR NEWS Wildlife

September 1 will kick off the state’s hunting seasons with the opening of dove, Canada goose, rail, moorhen, and snipe. 7/17/08 Read More »

Feature Stories

Events Hosted By Gander Mountain And ODNR 7/16/08 Read More »

ODNR NEWS Wildlife

Reflecting national trends, Ohio’s bald eagle population continues to grow in numbers and expand in territory. 7/11/08 Read More »

ODNR NEWS Administration

A new kayaking pond introducing families to paddle sports will be the centerpiece of the Natural Resources Park at the Ohio State Fair. 7/11/08 Read More »

ODNR NEWS Wildlife

Governor Ted Strickland today spent a successful morning on the waters of Lake Erie during the 30th annual Fish Ohio Day. 7/7/08 Read More »

ODNR NEWS Wildlife

City of Fremont and ODNR recently agreed to partner in the construction of a new water supply reservoir for the city, and subsequent removal of the Ballville Dam on the Sandusky River. 7/3/08 Read More »

ODNR NEWS Parks

Hear the Kaboom! and Bang! of fireworks this Fourth of July weekend from the comfort of a beach blanket as several Ohio State Parks host Independence Day celebrations. 7/1/08 Read More »

ODNR NEWS Parks

With the long July 4th holiday weekend just days away, Ohio State Parks remind adult visitors to keep an eye on children in their charge when they’re at a park beach or pool. This is the central message of SwimSafe! 6/30/08 Read More »

ODNR NEWS Coastal

Amateur photographers and camera buffs age 18 and older are reminded that the deadline for entering the 2008 “Life On Lake Erie” photo contest is Friday, July 11. 6/30/08 Read More »

ODNR NEWS Coastal

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

ODNR NEWS 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 »

ODNR NEWS 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 »

ODNR NEWS 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 »

ODNR NEWS 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 »

ODNR NEWS 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 »

ODNR NEWS 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 »

ODNR NEWS Watercraft

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