OUR MISSION
To ensure a balance between the wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all.
HERE'S OUR LATEST NEWS AND EVENTS

July 05, 2022
Ohio Resource Connection Builds Network for Vendors and Landowners
A new website, the Ohio Resource Connection, aims to build a network of forestry and wildlife professionals, habitat vendors, and landowners in the Buckeye State, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR).

July 01, 2022
Register Now for Free Youth Fishing Area in Xenia
Young anglers in southwest Ohio can enjoy free fishing all summer courtesy of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife office in Xenia. Former hatchery ponds have been converted into a youth fishing area to help budding anglers create memories and get hooked on fishing.

July 01, 2022
Learn the Basics of Frog Gigging and Turtle Trapping in Northwest Ohio
An educational workshop to learn more about trapping turtles and gigging frogs is scheduled for Wednesday, July 13, in Oak Harbor, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The workshop is free of charge, and preregistration is required.

June 30, 2022
ODNR Provides Weekly Update on Efforts to Combat Indian Lake Vegetation (June 29)
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is providing an update on the ongoing effort to combat the unprecedented aquatic vegetation growth that has impacted boating on Indian Lake.

June 30, 2022
Celebrate the Fourth of July at an Ohio State Park
Summer is here, and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is celebrating free and fun events for the Fourth of July holiday! Create some outdoor memories while enjoying family-friendly activities at any of Ohio’s 75 state parks.