Thursday, November 12, 2026
Photo courtesy ODNR. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) and the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) have been honored with the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators’ (NASBLA) Compass Award, presented during the association’s recent national conference. This prestigious awardSunday, September 20, 2026
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is excited to host the 12th annual Ohio Women’s Outdoor Adventure weekend, returning Friday, September 25 through Sunday, September 27 at Salt Fork State Park Lodge and Conference Center in Lore City. The three-day event brings women together for outdoor learning, hands‑onSaturday, August 22, 2026
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) welcomed community members, partners, and supporters at Mosquito Lake State Park for the official ribbon cutting of the park’s new Nature Center complex. ODNR Director Mary Mertz joined local leaders and the Friends of Mosquito Lake State Park to celebrate this major investment inMonday, August 25, 2025
ODNR to Host 11th Annual Ohio Women’s Outdoor Adventure Weekend The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is excited to announce the return of the Ohio Women’s Outdoor Adventure weekend, now in its 11th year. The popular event, which features three days of fun and outdoor exploration,Tuesday, May 20, 2025
ODNR Reminder for Boaters: Life Jackets and Engine Cut-Off Switches Save Lives As Ohioans prepare to head to the water this spring and summer, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) urges boaters to prioritize safety this National Water Safety Month by being aware of two key pieces of boating safetyMonday, April 28, 2025
ODNR Releases Statewide Water Use, Aquifer Mapping Tools The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) today announced new online tools and maps that serve as important tools for water and land-use planning, groundwater resource availability and development, and water resource management. These interactive tools provide aMonday, April 21, 2025
Lake Erie Poised for Another Year of Excellent Fishing Lake Erie anglers can expect the 2025 fishing season to offer continued world-class catches, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. As walleye from Lake Erie’s recent large hatches continue to grow, anglers can expect aThursday, April 10, 2025
Amazing Anglers! Thousands Receive Fish Ohio Pins The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife awarded 10,284 Fish Ohio pins to anglers who reeled in trophy fish in 2024. The Fish Ohio program celebrates anglers and their amazing catches of 26 species of fish. A qualifying catch for the program has specificThursday, October 12, 2023
COLUMBUS, Ohio — During its annual meeting in Oregon, Ohio, the Great Lakes Commission elected Ohio Department of Natural Resources Director Mary Mertz to serve as the organization’s chair. “We have made protecting Lake Erie a priority in Ohio through Governor Mike DeWine’s groundbreaking H2OhioWednesday, October 4, 2023
TOLEDO, Ohio — As part of Governor Mike DeWine’s H2Ohio initiative, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) and the University of Toledo held a groundbreaking ceremony Monday for a new project to restore wetland and stream channels. The University of Toledo Center for Alumni and Donor Engagement (CADE) project
