ODNR NEWS

Public Open House to Discuss Construction of New Marina

Wed, 16 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The ODNR and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are hosting an open house to share planning details associated with development and construction of a new marina at Caesar Creek State Park.More...

ODNR Seeks to Clean Up Ohio One Tire at a Time

Tue, 15 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The ODNR Division of Recycling and Litter Prevention has awarded $1.1 million to fund 28 different projects to assist in the clean-up of more than 2.3 million scrap tires around Ohio.More...

ODNR Encourages Job Creation Through Recycling Programs

Mon, 14 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Ten projects across Ohio were awarded funding through the Market Development Grant program offered by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), totaling $1.8 million.More...

Groups Receive Funding from ODNR for Recycling, Litter Prevention

Mon, 14 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

More than $1 million will be distributed between 23 Ohio communities to design and establish projects to collect or process recyclable materials.More...

'Ready, Set, Wear It!' Events Promote Life Jacket Safety

Mon, 14 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Ohio will kick off its observance of National Safe Boating Week May 19-25 with more than a dozen ‘Ready, Set, Wear It!’ life jacket safety awareness events.More...

Conservation Education Coordinator Receives President's Award

Tue, 08 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The Environmental Education Council of Ohio (EECO) named Jen Dennison as this year's President’s Award winner.More...

ODNR Beefs Up Oil and Gas Regulatory Staff in Response to Increased Shale Activity

heidi.evans@dnr.state.oh.us — Tue, 08 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) has begun hiring and training additional field inspectors to ensure shale wells are properly built and operated. More...

ODNR Clarifies Enforcement Guidelines for Possession and Transportation of Fish Fillets

Fri, 04 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The Division of Wildlife has issued a statewide directive to its enforcement officers to clarify guidelines for enforcing a new rule that specifies the condition of fish fillets being kept or transported. More...

Lottery Underway for Castalia Fish Hatchery's Fly-Fishing Clinics

Fri, 04 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Anglers interested in learning the art of fly-fishing and practicing their skills at the Castalia State Fish Hatchery are encouraged to enter the lottery for beginning fly-fishing clinics.More...

Waterways Safety Council to Meet in Warren County

Tue, 01 May 2012 05:00:00 GMT

The Ohio Waterways Safety Council will hold its regular quarterly meeting beginning at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 15, at Caesar Creek State Park, 8570 East Ohio Route 73.More...