COLUMBUS – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) was proud to host more than 150,000 people during the total solar eclipse which awed and amazed onlookers on Monday. “People from all around the world came to Ohio to witness the splendor of the total solar eclipse,” said Governor Mike DeWine. “ODNR helped showcase how Ohio is the Heart of […]
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Trumpeter Swans removed from Ohio’s Threatened Species list
COLUMBUS — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director Mary Mertz announced Friday that the Ohio Wildlife Council has voted to remove the trumpeter swan from the state’s threatened species list. The delisting culminates a 28-year effort by the ODNR Division of Wildlife to restore a population of trumpeter swans […]
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Lake Erie anglers reeled in nearly 4,000 trophy fish in 2023
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources at this link. COLUMBUS – Fish Ohio records from Lake Erie show 3,916 catches of trophy fish from 17 different species were submitted in 2023, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The Fish Ohio program celebrates […]
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Catawba Island boat show set for April 26 to 28
PORT CLINTON — Dates for the largest spring in-water boat show anywhere on the Great Lakes, the 18th annual Progressive Catawba Island Boat Show, have just been announced by the Ohio Marine Trades Association (OMTA). The show’s three-day run at the prestigious Catawba Island Club is set for April 26 to 28. The in-water format […]
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Richland SWCD to host native plant workshop on May 5
MANSFIELD – As gardening season arrives, the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District (Richland SWCD) is hosting a free workshop on native plants. This event will take place on Wednesday, May 8 at 5:30 p.m. at the Longview Center, located at 1495 W. Longview Avenue in Mansfield. Guy Denny, retired Ohio Department of Natural Resources Chief […]
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Michigan family visits Bellville for total solar eclipse Monday
The Pierce family, residents of Grand Rapids, MI, traveled nearly five hours to Bellville for the 2024 total solar eclipse.
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Keep young wildlife wild in Ohio this spring
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources website. COLUMBUS – With the arrival of spring, young wildlife appears in backyards, local parks, and unexpected areas, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Keep wildlife wild by observing young animals from a distance and reducing […]
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Clear Fork graduate recounts experience of trying to climb Mount Kilimanjaro
Courtney Snell travelled to Tanzania in February to begin a journey up Mount Kilimanjaro, the African continent’s highest peak.
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How might wildlife respond to Monday’s total solar eclipse?
Jordann Littleton, a naturalist aide at Malabar Farm State Park, discussed Saturday how a number of species may respond to the phenomenon.
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Lake Erie enjoys historic run of spectacular fishing
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was first published by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources and can be found at this link. COLUMBUS – Lake Erie anglers can expect the 2024 fishing season to again offer world-renowned opportunities, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. Following years of strong walleye hatches, Lake […]