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More... 12/21/07 - Soil Survey Of Wayne County Now Available On CD Soil and Water By Kathy Sochor on 12/21/2007 12:58 PM 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. More... 12/20/07 - Bedrock Geologic Map Of Ohio Available in Digital Format Geological Survey By Kathy Sochor on 12/20/2007 3:49 PM 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. More... 12/20/07 - Firewise Ohio Grants Awarded Forestry By Kathy Sochor on 12/20/2007 1:04 PM 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. More... 12/20/07 - Recycle Your Christmas Tree Recycling By Kathy Sochor on 12/20/2007 12:46 PM 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. More... 12/20/07 - Scioto Township Fire Department Provided Use of Fire Protection Equipment Forestry By Kathy Sochor on 12/20/2007 12:00 PM 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. More... 12/18/07 - Grants to Develop "Wild School Sites" Available Wildlife By Kathy Sochor on 12/18/2007 5:25 PM 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. More... 12/17/07 - Difficult Weather Conditions Hamper Extra Weekend Of Deer-Gun Hunting Wildlife By Kathy Sochor on 12/17/2007 4:00 PM 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. More... 12/13/07 - Certification for Ohio's State Forests Forestry By Kathy Sochor on 12/13/2007 1:56 PM 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. More... 12/13/07 - Mineral Resources Award Winners Mineral Resources By Kathy Sochor on 12/13/2007 1:40 PM Professionals in oil and gas production, industrial minerals mining, abandoned mine land reclamation and resource education were recently honored for their outstanding achievements during the Seventh Annual Applied Research Conference in Athens, and sponsored by ODNR. More... 12/12/07 - Trophy Deer Drawing More and More Hunters Wildlife By Kathy Sochor on 12/11/2007 7:52 PM 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. More... 12/11/07 - State Moves To Protect 214 Additional Acres On Little Darby Creek Nature Preserves By Kathy Sochor on 12/11/2007 11:36 AM 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. More... 12/07/07 - Soil Survey Of Stark County Now Available On CD Soil and Water By Kathy Sochor on 12/7/2007 12:22 PM 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. More... 12/07/07 - Soil Survey Of Coshocton County Now Available On CD Soil and Water By Kathy Sochor on 12/7/2007 12:19 PM 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. More... 12/07/07 - Lake Erie Fishing Regulatory Reform Task Force To Meet Wildlife By Kathy Sochor on 12/7/2007 12:13 PM 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. More...