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

May 13, 2022
ODNR Celebrates Opening of Renovated Nature Center at East Harbor State Park
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) celebrated the opening of the newly renovated nature center at East Harbor State Park with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, May 13.

May 12, 2022
Division of Wildlife Investigator Receives Prestigious National Award
Ohio Wildlife Investigator Kandy Klosterman received the 2022 Guy Bradley Award during the Ohio Wildlife Diversity Conference on Wednesday, May 11, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife.

May 12, 2022
Bird Ohio Day Celebrates the Warbler Capital of the World
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife partnered with local conservation organizations to celebrate Bird Ohio Day on Thursday, May 12, 2022. Bird Ohio Day showcased the species and habitats that make Magee Marsh Wildlife Area a world-famous birding destination.

May 10, 2022
Lodge 143 Honors Five Division of Wildlife Employees
The Fraternal Order of Police Wildlife Officer Lodge 143 recently honored five Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife employees for excellent job performance, personal character, as well as their dedication to conservation and law enforcement.

May 10, 2022
Governor DeWine Announces $3 Million for H2Ohio Ohio River Basin Projects in Nine Counties
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Natural Resources Director Mary Mertz announced that $3 million in H2Ohio grant funding will be directed to nine wetland projects to help improve water quality in the Ohio River Basin.