Northwest Ohio News http://ohiodnr.com/wildlife/Home/News/NewsReleaseArchivesII/tabid/19075/BlogId/34/Default.aspx en-US cockerill@dnr.state.oh.us Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:22:41 GMT Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:22:41 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss Blog RSS Generator Version 3.4.0.39853 Ohioans are encouraged to join Division of Wildlife staff, guest naturalists, and scientists for fun-filled and free educational explorations of Old Woman Creek, a unique and protected Lake Erie estuary. http://ohiodnr.com/wildlife/Home/News/NewsReleaseArchivesII/tabid/19075/EntryID/583/Default.aspx http://ohiodnr.com/Default.aspx?tabid=19075&EntryID=583 Tue, 01 Jul 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://ohiodnr.com/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=583 Huron, OH – Ohioans are encouraged to join Division of Wildlife staff, guest naturalists, and scientists for fun-filled and free educational explorations of Old Woman Creek, a unique and protected Lake Erie estuary. Learn to design and build a rain garden, identify trees by leaf characteristics, or relax and enjoy sketching plants and wildlife. http://ohiodnr.com/wildlife/Home/News/NewsReleaseArchivesII/tabid/19075/EntryID/549/Default.aspx http://ohiodnr.com/Default.aspx?tabid=19075&EntryID=549 Fri, 30 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://ohiodnr.com/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=549 The cases of seven Defiance County poachers charged with 56 wildlife violations has drawn to a conclusion. The subjects were sentenced on April 10, 2008 in the Defiance Municipal Court. The Honorable Judge John Rohrs III sentenced the subjects to a combined total of over $17,000 in fines, court costs and restitution. Hunting privileges were also suspended for a combined total of 33 years, according to Defiance City Law Director, David Lands. http://ohiodnr.com/wildlife/Home/News/NewsReleaseArchivesII/tabid/19075/EntryID/519/Default.aspx http://ohiodnr.com/Default.aspx?tabid=19075&EntryID=519 Mon, 19 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://ohiodnr.com/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=519 Huron, OH –Two free workshops for those interested in learning more about rain gardens will be offered at Old Woman Creek National Estuarine Research Reserve on May 20 and June 3. http://ohiodnr.com/wildlife/Home/News/NewsReleaseArchivesII/tabid/19075/EntryID/488/Default.aspx http://ohiodnr.com/Default.aspx?tabid=19075&EntryID=488 Fri, 02 May 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://ohiodnr.com/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=488 COLUMBUS, OH - Staff from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife, in conjunction with researchers from The Ohio State University, will continue research on walleye movements during this year's spring spawning runs in Sandusky River and Bay. This marks the third year the division has researched the movements of this sportfish in the SanduskyRiver. http://ohiodnr.com/wildlife/Home/News/NewsReleaseArchivesII/tabid/19075/EntryID/428/Default.aspx http://ohiodnr.com/Default.aspx?tabid=19075&EntryID=428 Mon, 31 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://ohiodnr.com/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=428 Huron, OH - Ohioans are encouraged to join Division of Wildlife staff, guest naturalists, and scientists for fun-filled and free educational explorations of Old Woman Creek, a unique and valuable protected Lake Erie estuary. April programs provide opportunities to learn wildflower identification, help control invasive plants, or discover the region’s geologic history. Visit www.oldwomancreek.org for a full calendar of events including guided hikes, canoe tours, and artist-led nature sketch classes. http://ohiodnr.com/wildlife/Home/News/NewsReleaseArchivesII/tabid/19075/EntryID/422/Default.aspx http://ohiodnr.com/Default.aspx?tabid=19075&EntryID=422 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 04:00:00 GMT http://ohiodnr.com/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=422 Beginning in February, Ohioans are encouraged to join Division of Wildlife staff, guest naturalists, and scientists for fun-filled and free educational explorations of Old Woman Creek, a unique and valuable protected Lake Erie estuary. Learn how to feed birds and make your own feeder out of recycled materials, participate in a book discussion on environmental issues, roll up your sleeves and remove invasive plants, or explore the estuary and its environs through a guided hike, canoe tour, or nature sketch class. http://ohiodnr.com/wildlife/Home/News/NewsReleaseArchivesII/tabid/19075/EntryID/333/Default.aspx http://ohiodnr.com/Default.aspx?tabid=19075&EntryID=333 Mon, 28 Jan 2008 05:00:00 GMT http://ohiodnr.com/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=333 FINDLAY, OH -- Two “Passport to Fishing” instructor workshops will be offered by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife. The workshops will be held on January 3, 2008 and February 7, 2008 at the Wildlife District Two Headquarters located at 952 Lima Avenue, Findlay, Ohio 45840. Each training session will begin at 8:30 a.m. and conclude at 3:00 p.m. http://ohiodnr.com/wildlife/Home/News/NewsReleaseArchivesII/tabid/19075/EntryID/288/Default.aspx http://ohiodnr.com/Default.aspx?tabid=19075&EntryID=288 Wed, 12 Dec 2007 04:00:00 GMT http://ohiodnr.com/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=288 A joint project between the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA), Division of Solid and Infectious Waste Management, Scrap Tire Management Unit resulted in 1,500 abandoned tires being removed from the Meilke Road Savanna Wildlife Area in SpencerTownship, Lucas County. http://ohiodnr.com/wildlife/Home/News/NewsReleaseArchivesII/tabid/19075/EntryID/279/Default.aspx http://ohiodnr.com/Default.aspx?tabid=19075&EntryID=279 Fri, 07 Dec 2007 05:00:00 GMT http://ohiodnr.com/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=279 FINDLAY, OH -- The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Division of Wildlife is pleased to announce the dedication of the James Donnell Konkel Wetland at the Pickerel Creek Wildlife Area. The dedication will take place on Thursday November 8, 2007 at 3:30 P.M. This 40-acre complex of wetlands and grasslands was restored by breaking drain tiles and excavating seven shallow potholes. http://ohiodnr.com/wildlife/Home/News/NewsReleaseArchivesII/tabid/19075/EntryID/227/Default.aspx http://ohiodnr.com/Default.aspx?tabid=19075&EntryID=227 Wed, 07 Nov 2007 04:00:00 GMT http://ohiodnr.com/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=227 The mitigation of a 1993 diesel fuel spill in Indiana that affected a Williams County, Ohio stream has finally been concluded. Fish Creek was severely affected killing off invertebrates, mussels, fish, reptiles, amphibians, mammals and birds. An oil pipeline burst causing 30,000 gallons of fuel to spill into Fish Creek. http://ohiodnr.com/wildlife/Home/News/NewsReleaseArchivesII/tabid/19075/EntryID/155/Default.aspx http://ohiodnr.com/Default.aspx?tabid=19075&EntryID=155 Wed, 03 Oct 2007 04:00:00 GMT http://ohiodnr.com/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=155 A one-time drawing will be held on Wednesday, October 17, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. for trapping in the Wildlife Refuge on Killdeer Plains Wildlife Area. http://ohiodnr.com/wildlife/Home/News/NewsReleaseArchivesII/tabid/19075/EntryID/153/Default.aspx http://ohiodnr.com/Default.aspx?tabid=19075&EntryID=153 Fri, 21 Sep 2007 04:00:00 GMT http://ohiodnr.com/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=153 A one-time drawing will be held on Thursday, October 25, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. for trapping in the controlled hunting area on the Pickerel Creek and Pipe Creek Wildlife Areas. http://ohiodnr.com/wildlife/Home/News/NewsReleaseArchivesII/tabid/19075/EntryID/154/Default.aspx http://ohiodnr.com/Default.aspx?tabid=19075&EntryID=154 Fri, 21 Sep 2007 04:00:00 GMT http://ohiodnr.com/DesktopModules/Blog/Trackback.aspx?id=154