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Wildlife

01/29/09 Lake Erie anglers should experience another year of quality fishing during 2009, according to biologists with the ODNR Division of Wildlife. Read More »

Coastal

01/22/09 The Coastal Resources Advisory Council will hold its quarterly meeting at 10 a.m. on February 5 at the Cleveland Lakefront State Park, Gordon Park Office. Read More »

Forestry

01/21/09 The Miller City Volunteer Fire Department of Putnam County will receive a 1989 Ford F-350 four-wheel drive utility truck through the ODNR Division of Forestry. Read More »

Forestry

01/21/09 The Winona Fire Department of Columbiana County will receive a 1986 Chevrolet four-wheel drive, one-ton pickup truck through the ODNR Division of Forestry. Read More »

Forestry

01/21/09 The New Vision Fire and Rescue of Marion County will receive a 2-½ ton, all-wheel drive cargo truck, a 600-gallon water tank and a portable water pump through the ODNR Division of Forestry. Read More »

Forestry

01/21/09 The Jefferson Township Volunteer Fire Department of Scioto County will receive a 1986 Chevrolet four-wheel drive, one-ton pickup truck through the ODNR Division of Forestry. Read More »

Parks

01/21/09 Ohioans ready to trade in snow blowers and shovels for spectacular views of snow-covered hillsides are welcome to enjoy the comforts of lodge rooms or cozy cottages at Ohio State Parks. Read More »

Wildlife

01/20/09 Ohio teachers can now provide students additional hands-on learning about wildlife and habitat through grants available from the ODNR Division of Wildlife. Read More »

Soil and Water

01/14/09 The Ohio Federation of Soil and Water Conservation Districts (OFSWCD) will hold its 66th Annual Meeting January 19-22. Read More »

Wildlife

01/12/09 Wildlife species of many hues will be the subjects of discussion for the 2009 Ohio Wildlife Diversity Conference. Read More »

Watercraft

01/12/09 Ohioans are reminded to use extreme caution during winter while venturing onto frozen waterways and to be prepared to handle an emergency should someone fall through the ice Read More »


01/09/09 ODNR recently updated a searchable, online database that will make it easier for teachers to introduce students to important environmental issues. Read More »

Wildlife

01/08/09 Ohio sportsmen may notice a few changes in next year's hunting and trapping regulations, based on proposals presented January 7 to the Ohio Wildlife Council. Read More »

Coastal

01/06/09 Communities within Ohio's Lake Erie Watershed seeking to acquire land for preservation and recreation can apply for up to $3 million per project in federal grants. Read More »

Wildlife

01/06/09 The Ohio Wildlife Officer Training Academy got underway January 5 for the 17 cadets hired from a pool of more than 500 applicants. Read More »

Fitness

01/05/09 The Lake Erie region is adding a second Ohio Water Trail with a new designation for portions of the Vermilion and Black Rivers. Read More »

Wildlife

12/31/08 Ohio Hunters took 20,659 deer during the 2008 four-day muzzleloader season. Read More »

Fitness

12/30/08 Hikers and nature lovers will enjoy the Hocking Hills State Park's rugged beauty during the 44th Annual Winter Hike Read More »

Parks

12/30/08 The Ohio Department of Natural Resources wants to help Ohioans "Get Fit Naturally" Read More »

Watercraft

12/22/08 Hunters killed 16,382 deer on December 20-21, during the weekend of gun hunting, according to ODNR Division of Wildlife. Read More »