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News Releases from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Watercraft Division

11/14/07 - ODNR Honors Community Marine Patrol Units
By Cynthia Tinapple on 11/14/2007 11:48 PM
Four community marine patrol units and one marine patrol officer were recently honored by ODNR for their work this year in helping to keep Ohio waterways safe.
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11/14/07 - Local Boating Educators And Organizations Honored
By Cynthia Tinapple on 11/14/2007 6:52 PM
Five nonprofit community organizations, a conservancy district and four Ohioans were honored recently by ODNR for their work this year in providing boating safety education programs across the state.
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11/05/07 - Watercraft Division Honors Kirtley
By Cynthia Tinapple on 11/5/2007 3:48 PM
Monique Kirtley of north Columbus was recently named the 2007 Administrative Support Employee of the Year by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Watercraft.
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11/05/07 - Kocher Honored by ODNR Watercraft Division
By Cynthia Tinapple on 11/5/2007 3:01 PM
Melissa Kocher of Wilmington was recently named the 2007 Watercraft Officer of the Year by the ODNR Division of Watercraft.
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11/05/07 - Kanode Honored by Watercraft Division
By Cynthia Tinapple on 11/5/2007 2:54 PM
Mariah Kanode of Pataskala was recently named the 2007 Administrator of the Year by the ODNR Division of Watercraft.
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10/16/07 - November 1 Grant Deadline For Navigational Aid Grants
By Cynthia Tinapple on 10/17/2007 8:17 AM
Local political jurisdictions and public service agencies have until November 1 to apply for 2008 navigational aid grants through the ODNR Division of Watercraft.
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10/16/07 - Boating Safety Education Grants Available
By Cynthia Tinapple on 10/16/2007 4:42 PM
Local communities and nonprofit organizations can apply for 2008 boating safety education program grants through the ODNR Division of Watercraft. The deadline for submitting applications is October 26.
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10/15/07 - Waterfowl Hunters Urged To Take Care
By Cynthia Tinapple on 10/15/2007 4:22 PM
In preparation for the opening of waterfowl hunting on October 20, ODNR offers some basic safety tips to ensure hunters have an enjoyable and safe season on and around the state’s waterways.
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09/25/07 - Recreational Boaters To Benefit From Dredging Projects
By Cynthia Tinapple on 9/25/2007 1:52 PM
Recreational boaters will notice improved waterway navigation at four sites on Lake Erie thanks to more than $878,000 in Recreation Harbor Evaluation Program grants.
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Pamela Dillon Named Watercraft Division Chief
By Cynthia Tinapple on 9/12/2007 10:24 AM
Pamela Dillon, who once served as a deputy chief of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Watercraft, has been appointed the division’s new chief. The appointment becomes effective October 1.
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Safety Education Grant Workshop
By Cynthia Tinapple on 8/31/2007 10:23 AM
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
By Cynthia Tinapple on 8/29/2007 11:06 AM
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
By Cynthia Tinapple on 8/28/2007 3:46 PM
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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Recreational Boating Generates $3.5 Billion For Ohio’s Economy
By Cynthia Tinapple on 7/26/2007 3:09 PM
Study Shows Recreational Boating Generates More Than $3.5 Billion For Ohio’s Economy Numbers show marked increase over similar data from 1999
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Recreational Boating Takes Dry Weather In Stride
By Cynthia Tinapple on 7/16/2007 2:22 PM
Water levels in most inland lakes and rivers are adequate for watercraft; boaters reminded to be on the alert for navigational hazards
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