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Mine SafetyState Underscores Importance of Mine Safety with Inaugural Contest


(ODNR) Division of Mineral Resources Management will hold a mine safety competition to evaluate Ohio mine rescue teams' abilities to assess emergency situations and use problem-solving skills that could save lives during an actual mine emergency. read more

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ODNR Awards $2.3 Million to Improve Public Boating Access at 12 Facilities
10/07/08 ODNR Division of Watercraft has awarded a total of $2,343,984 in Cooperative Boating Access Facility Program grants

Waterfowl Hunters Reminded of Boater Safety
10/07/08 Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Watercraft reminds hunters to follow safe boating tips as statewide waterfowl hunting seasons open

Governor Strickland and ODNR Recognize Earth Science Week
10/07/08 Governor Ted Strickland requests that Ohioans "use [Earth Science Week] to recognize the importance of the earth sciences in their daily lives."

Trail Funding Meeting Planned
10/07/08 The meeting for Mahoning, Ashtabula, Trumbull and Columbiana counties will take place on Tuesday, October 14

Trail Funding Meeting Planned
10/07/08 The meeting for Tuscarawas, Carroll, Coshocton, Harrison and Jefferson counties will take place on Thursday, October 16

Ohio's Fall Wildfire Season Arrives
10/6/08 Caution urged regarding burning windstorm damaged tree debris

ODNR Director to Announce Changes that will Improve Ohio Mine Safety
10/03/08 ODNR Director Sean Logan will announce the addition of a mine safety rescue station and the repositioning of two others.

Galena Resident Receives National Boating Safety Award
10/01/08 Emily King, a boating safety and education program administrator for the ODNR Division of Watercraft, was recently recognized for her work nationally in promoting boating safety education

Acorn Production: Hit Or Miss This Year
10/02/08 Ohio's fall crop of acorns is variable this year, but will provide a vital food source for more than 90 forest wildlife species.

ODNR Director, Public Officials and Conservationists Celebrate Anniversary of River Designation
10/02/08 ODNR Director Sean Logan, along with local, state and federal officials, will commemorate the 40th anniversary of the Ohio Scenic Rivers Program

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