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May 25, 2006
ODNR NOW OFFERING TWO SCENIC RIVERS LICENSE PLATES -
GREAT BLUE HERON OR BROOK TROUT
License plate purchases help protect the state’s scenic waterways
 COLUMBUS, OH - Nature lovers now have two ways to display their support of Ohio’s scenic rivers program on their motor vehicles with license plates that feature either a great blue heron or endangered brook trout, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR).
Both license plates are available through the Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) and local deputy registrars. Sales of the attractive new plates, costing an additional $25 beyond the standard annual license fee, benefit the Ohio Scenic Rivers Protection Fund.
“The scenic rivers license plates reflect the biodiversity found in a healthy river system,” said Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director Sam Speck. “The plates give outdoor enthusiasts an opportunity to help protect our 21 state scenic river segments, while proudly displaying their love of Ohio's great outdoors.”
Administered by ODNR, the Ohio Scenic Rivers Protection Fund helps protect and restore scenic river forest corridors, improve water quality and river habitat for endangered species, and support the Ohio Stream Quality Monitoring Project, a critical component of the program.
Since the creation of Ohio’s scenic rivers license plate in 1995, about 99,000 plates have been sold, generating nearly $1.5 million for the Ohio Scenic Rivers Protection Fund.
As with other Ohio license plates, the scenic rivers plates may be personalized, at additional cost, with reserved or “vanity” letter/number combinations. Further information is available by calling the BMV toll-free hotline at 1-800-589-TAGS or by visiting oplates.com.
ODNR has officially designated 21 state scenic river segments in 27 Ohio counties. Included are portions of the Big and Little Darby creeks, Chagrin River, Conneaut Creek, Grand River, Kokosing River, Little Beaver Creek, Little Miami River, Maumee River, Olentangy River, Sandusky River, Stillwater River/Greenville Creek system and Upper Cuyahoga River. Portions of the Big and Little Darby creeks, Little Miami River and Little Beaver Creek have also been designated as National Scenic Rivers.
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