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News Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 17, 2004

DUE TO HIGH WATERS IN EASTERN AND SOUTHEASTERN OHIO,
VISITORS TO ODNR FACILITES ENCOURAGED TO AVOID TRAVEL IN THESE AREAS

High water closes many roads leading to Ohio State Parks,
state nature preserves and forests

COLUMBUS, OH – Heavy rain and resulting high water has closed several roads leading to Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) facilities in eastern and southeastern Ohio. Some facilities, including Ohio State Park campgrounds, are experiencing flooding, according to ODNR.

Visitors to those areas are urged to call ahead before traveling. Contact information for ODNR facilities can be found online at ohiodnr.com. For roadway conditions, visit the Ohio Department of Transporation’s website www.buckeyetraffic.org.

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For additional news online, check out the ODNR Press Room at Ohiodnr.com

For Further Information Contact:
Andrea Misko, ODNR Media Relations
(614) 265-6882