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Governor attends Bird Ohio Day at Magee Marsh Wildlife Area

OAK HARBOR — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, First Lady Fran DeWine, and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife celebrated Governor’s Bird Ohio Day on Monday at Magee Marsh Wildlife Area in Ottawa County. The top bird conservationists in Ohio gather annually in May at Magee Marsh Wildlife Area, also known as the […]

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Don’t let spring sunshine fool you, Ohio waters remain cold

COLUMBUS – As Ohio begins to welcome warmer spring weather, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is reminding everyone that water temperatures remain dangerously cold. Lakes, rivers, and streams are slow to warm up this time of year, and even strong swimmers can experience cold water shock, exhaustion, or hypothermia within minutes. Nearly 80 percent […]

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Ohioans are asked to report reptile & amphibian crossings for wildlife research

COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife and the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) are asking the public to report locations where they see reptiles and amphibians frequently cross roadways.   Wildlife crossings put both animals and passenger vehicles at risk on the roadway, so reports can help ODNR and ODOT […]

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Richland County gunners endure slight decrease in youth turkey numbers

MANSFIELD – Richland County youth hunters faced a tough spring turkey special hunting weekend. There were 21 birds checked during the state’s special youth-only weekend on April 18 and 19. The three-year average was 27 turkeys. Youth wild turkey hunters in Ohio’s south zone checked 1,941 birds during the state’s special youth-only weekend, according to […]

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Project: Ripple Effect highlights the importance of water quality in Ohio

COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) and the Center of Science and Industry (COSI) recently celebrated the opening of a new exhibit that explores the importance and significance of water quality across Ohio. Project: Ripple Effect is a collaborative exhibit between COSI and ODNR and is filled with interactive exhibits focusing on […]

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Gorman Nature Center was set on fire, on purpose, by Richland County Park District

MANSFIELD — Don’t be alarmed if you see the blackened, charred remains of a sweeping prairie on your next nature walk. It was intentional. The Richland County Park District recently conducted a prescribed burn at Gorman Nature Center. The intentional blaze cleared approximately eight acres of prairie. The burn took place April 9 and lasted about […]

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