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Ohio State Park Resort Lodges Going “Green” to Save Energy and Resources
ODNR NEWS Parks
By Cynthia Tinapple on 5/15/2008 1:00 AM
Occupancy-sensing thermostats, heat-trapping swimming pool covers and solar window films are all part of a new “green” initiative in the Ohio State Park resort lodges aimed at saving energy and resources. 5/15/08
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Nearly $775,000 In Grants Awarded To Strengthen Scrap Tire Recycling Across Ohio
ODNR NEWS Recycling
By Cynthia Tinapple on 5/15/2008 12:00 AM
Resurfaced streets in the Village of Carrollton in Carroll County, are among seven projects awarded a total of $774,723 in grants aimed at putting old tires to good use. 5/15/08
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Eagle Creek State Nature Preserve to Host Wildflower Hikes on Saturday, May 24
ODNR NEWS Nature Preserves
By Cynthia Tinapple on 5/14/2008 12:00 AM
Guided wildflower hikes are scheduled for Saturday, May 24, at Eagle Creek State Nature Preserve in Portage County, as part of the Natural Areas Discovery Series. 4/14/08
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Governor’s First Annual Turkey Hunt is a Success!
ODNR NEWS Wildlife
By Cynthia Tinapple on 5/13/2008 1:00 AM
The event, which took place in Muskingum and Coshocton counties, included current and former NFL players who partnered with nationally known hunting guides on an outing with 11 area youths. 5/13/08
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Printed Map Showing Locations of Abandoned Underground Mines Now Available from ODNR
ODNR NEWS Geological Survey
By Cynthia Tinapple on 5/13/2008 1:00 AM
Full-color map that shows the locations of Ohio’s known abandoned underground mines is now available from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Geological Survey. 5/13/08
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Ohio State Parks Urging Visitors to “Swimsafe!” This Summer
ODNR NEWS Parks
By Cynthia Tinapple on 5/13/2008 1:00 AM
With the arrival of hot, sunny weather, Ohio State Parks remind adult visitors to keep an eye on children in their charge when they go swimming. This is the central message of SwimSafe! 5/13/08
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Coastal Resources Advisory Council Quarterly Meeting
ODNR NEWS Coastal
By Cynthia Tinapple on 5/9/2008 1:00 AM
The Ohio Coastal Resources Advisory Council will hold its quarterly meeting at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 22, at the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge, 14000 Route 2 in Oak Harbor. 5/9/08
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Oak Openings Open House At Lou Campbell State Nature Preserve May 18
ODNR NEWS Nature Preserves
By Cynthia Tinapple on 5/8/2008 1:00 AM
The Natural Areas Discovery series event at Lou Campbell State Nature Preserve on Sunday, May 18 will give visitors a rare glimpse of an endangered landscape at a preserve that is generally open to the public only by permit. The public open house from noon to 4 p.m. is in conjunction with other Oak Openings activities at local parks and natural areas across Lucas County. 5/8/08
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Animals That Appear Orphaned? Think Before You Act 5/7/08
ODNR NEWS Wildlife
By Cynthia Tinapple on 5/7/2008 1:00 AM
The ODNR Division of Wildlife has some strong advice for well-meaning people who seek to rescue wild animals that appear to be orphaned: Leave them alone!
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Explore The Outdoors This Summer - Statewide Campaign Kickoff At Alum Creek State Park
ODNR NEWS Explore the Outdoors
By Cynthia Tinapple on 5/6/2008
ODNR and many of its recreational partners are challenging the state’s young people to turn off their computers, televisions and PlayStations and “Explore the Outdoors” this summer. 5/10/08
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436 Acres Of Muskingum County Woodlands To Become Forest Legacy Project Property
ODNR NEWS Forestry
By Cynthia Tinapple on 5/6/2008 1:00 AM
A 436-acre forested area located in Muskingum County and owned by Superior Hardwoods of Ohio, Inc. is the first woodland in the state to become permanently protected through the federal Forest Legacy Program. A recognition ceremony is planned for noon on Friday, May 9. 5/6/08
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Wear it, Ohio!
ODNR NEWS Watercraft
By Cynthia Tinapple on 5/6/2008 1:00 AM
In an effort to better educate the state's recreational boaters about the importance of wearing life jackets, the ODNR Division of Watercraft today announced its "Wear It, Ohio!" campaign.
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Ohio Awarded $260,365 Federal Grant For Boat Pump-Out Stations
ODNR NEWS Watercraft
By Cynthia Tinapple on 5/6/2008 1:00 AM
Recreational boaters across Ohio will soon benefit from a $260,365 grant awarded to the ODNR Division of Watercraft for the construction and installation of shoreline sewage pump-out facilities. 5/6/08
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First Lady Frances Strickland to Help Kick Off “Explore The Outdoors” Statewide Campaign
ODNR NEWS Explore the Outdoors
By Cynthia Tinapple on 5/5/2008
Ohio First Lady Frances Strickland and Sean D. Logan, director of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), will help kick off “Explore the Outdoors,” a statewide campaign to reconnect children with their natural world, on Saturday, May 10 at Alum Creek State Park in Delaware County.
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Cicadas Soon To Emerge In Southwestern Ohio
ODNR NEWS Forestry
By Cynthia Tinapple on 5/5/2008 12:00 AM
After 17 years of quiet, cicadas will soon emerge in several southwestern Ohio counties. 05/05/08
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