Boaters and swimmers are strongly encouraged to make safety a top priority during this last month of the traditional summer swimming and boating season.

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Former Delaware County resident Carl Vance has been promoted from watercraft investigator for central Ohio to area supervisor of state boating programs for a portion of southern Ohio.

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The ODNR, Division of Watercraft has clarified how its officers enforce a state boating law with regard to fishing from the forward deck (bow) of a pontoon boat.

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Those with an interest in supporting Ohio’s Scenic Rivers program now have several convenient options to make their donations count.

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The 2011-2012 waterfowl hunting season dates have been approved by the Ohio Wildlife Council, according to the ODNR, Division of Wildlife.

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ODNR, Division of Watercraft and Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District will jointly host an Open House to educate users and community members on two proposed lake management plans for Charles Mill Lake.

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ODNR, Division of Wildlife announced the appointments of Sue Howard and Tom Rowan to the respective positions of Assistant Chief of Operations and Assistant Chief of Programs.

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Ohio's squirrel season will open on September 1, providing hunters with an opportunity to take as many as six squirrels each day.

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Allan Wright, a state wildlife officer in southwest Ohio, has been charged with trafficking in and making false records for illegally harvested white-tailed deer

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Boat owners wishing to rent public boat docks at several popular Ohio State Park lakes have until Wednesday, August 31 to enter lottery drawings.

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Construction work will begin in October on improvements to the popular New Galena and Hollenback boat launching facilities.

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The Lake Erie watersnake is being removed from the federal government’s list of threatened species under the Endangered Species Act.

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A ceremonial groundbreaking kicked off construction of the new Lake Hope State Park dining lodge.

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A lottery drawing will be held on September 17 for hunters wishing to participate in special deer gun hunts this fall at Lake Katherine State Nature Preserve.

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ODNR, Division of Natural Areas and Preserves has scheduled special archery deer hunts at nine state nature preserves across the state.

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The possibility of a sleepover at the Natural Resources Park Camper Village, located on the Ohio State Fairgrounds, was irresistible to Reese and Emma Kasich.

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The Coastal Resources Advisory Council will hold its quarterly meeting on Thursday, August 4.

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Nominations are now being accepted for the Ohio Natural Resources Hall of Fame.

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The Ohio Lake Erie Commission is accepting nominations for the 2011 Ohio Lake Erie Award.

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The Ohio Lake Erie Commission (OLEC) approved four new Lake Erie Protection Fund grant awards.

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