About ODNR

Ohio State Parks & Watercraft

Open every day and always free, Ohio’s state parks and waterways provide a refuge from the pace of modern life.

Division of Wildlife

The Division of Wildlife’s mission is to conserve and improve fish and wildlife resources and their habitats for sustainable use and appreciation by all.

Division of Natural Areas & Preserves

State Nature Preserves and natural areas contain remnants of Ohio’s pre-settlement past, rare and endangered species, scenic streams, and wondrous geologic features.

Division of Forestry

The Division of Forestry promotes and applies management for the sustainable use and protection of Ohio’s private and public forest lands.

Office of Coastal Management

The Office of Coastal Management protects and restores the resources of Ohio’s Lake Erie coastline and watershed.

Division of Oil & Gas Resources

Regulating Ohio’s oil and natural gas industry and protecting all Ohioans and our environment while ensuring the state’s abundant natural resources are managed and developed responsibly.

Division of Geological Survey

Providing geologic information & services needed for responsible management of Ohio’s natural resources.

Division of Water Resources

The Division of Water Resources manages statewide oversight of dams & levees, floodplains, and the collection and management of data related to the state's water resources.

Office of Real Estate & Land Management

The Office of Real Estate & Land Management provides real estate services and solutions to ODNR’s landholding and natural resource-based programs and canal programs.

Division of Mineral Resources Management

Managing the environmental and safety aspects of the coal and industrial mineral mining industries while protecting citizens, land, and water resources.

Division of Engineering

The Division of Engineering provides professional and technical engineering and related administrative support services required by the ODNR.

Office of Law Enforcement

The Office of Law Enforcement administers and coordinates the law enforcement activities, training, and policies of the Department of Natural Resources.