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Safety Education Grant Workshop |
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Watercraft
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By Cynthia Tinapple on
8/31/2007 10:23 AM
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The ODNR Division of Watercraft will host a free workshop on September 19 for organizations that are planning to apply for a 2008 Boating Safety Education Grant.
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Labor Day Weekend Boating |
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Watercraft
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By Cynthia Tinapple on
8/29/2007 11:06 AM
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Recreational boaters are reminded to keep an eye out for safety as summer’s last big holiday - the Labor Day weekend - gets underway.
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Boating Access Facilities Grants |
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Watercraft
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By Cynthia Tinapple on
8/28/2007 3:46 PM
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The ODNR Division of Watercraft has awarded a total of $3.6 million in Cooperative Boating Access Facility Program grants to improve public boating access at seven sites across the state.
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Opening Day for Ohio’s Hunters is Approaching |
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Wildlife
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By Cynthia Tinapple on
8/24/2007 3:58 PM
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September 1 marks the opening day of the fall hunting season, with Ohio hunters taking to forests, fields and waters in pursuit of some of the state’s most popular game, including squirrel, mourning dove and Canada goose.
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Waterfowl Hunting Season Dates Approved |
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Wildlife
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By Cynthia Tinapple on
8/23/2007 10:54 AM
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The waterfowl hunting seasons are set to open October 20 in both Ohio’s north and south zones. Hunters 15 years of age and younger will have the opportunity to enjoy a special statewide season October 6-7.
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Another Successful Year for Ohio’s Osprey |
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Wildlife
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By Cynthia Tinapple on
8/21/2007 2:52 PM
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Biologists with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife estimate 75 young ospreys fledged from at least 43 successful nests across the state this year.
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Sportsman Makes Bequest |
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Wildlife
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By Cynthia Tinapple on
8/13/2007 2:57 PM
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The late Wallace "Wally" O'Dowd of Powell left a bequest to the Division of Wildlife to acquire land for the purpose of wildlife conservation, propagation and habitat management. The bequest is the single largest donation in the history of the Division of Wildlife.
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J. Anthony Logan Named Chief General Counsel |
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Administration
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By Cynthia Tinapple on
8/13/2007 9:26 AM
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Director Sean D. Logan today announced the hiring of J. Anthony Logan to serve in the role of Chief General Counsel to the Department. The role of the General Counsel is to serve as the legal advisor to the Director and to provide legal support and guidance to the various divisions and offices within the Department.
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Kids' "Wild Things" Art Is On Display |
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By Cynthia Tinapple on
8/9/2007
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Entries in the “Wild Things” kids’ art contest sponsored by Ohio State Parks will be on display at several park resort lodges and two additional park locations August 3-12.
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10 Communities Share Land Acquisitions Grants |
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Grants
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By Cynthia Tinapple on
8/7/2007 5:50 PM
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Ten local communities across Ohio will share $392,904 in federal Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grants to improve and expand their public outdoor recreational facilities and neighborhood parks.
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