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News Feeds for Ohio’s Park and Forest Resources

This page contains numerous news feeds for Ohio’s natural and forest resources. Due to generalizations in content search terms, some articles may be retrieved that are not relevant to the subject. Lots to see and read so be sure to scroll down.

Wayne National Forest

BLM sells 40 oil and gas parcels in Wayne National Forest September 18, 2026 9:55 pm WTAP - West Virginia MARIETTA, Ohio (WTAP) - The Bureau of Land Management sold 40 parcels in Wayne National Forest, nearly 2,800 acres, in a lease sale held this week. The sale brought in $11,097,693, split between the federal government and Ohio. The sales went to five out …
Two Pa.-based companies involved in leasing land in Ohio's Wayne National Forest for fracking September 18, 2026 3:16 pm Pennsylvania Capital-Star Nearly 3,000 acres of Ohio’s only national forest were leased this week for more than $11 million by the Bureau of Land Management to out-of-state companies for fracking. The BLM auctioned off 40 parcels in Monroe and Washington counties totaling 2,776 …
Ohio's only national forest will be fracked after feds sell leases for $11M September 18, 2026 3:06 pm The Daily Record - Ohio Sept. 18, 2026, 10:19 a.m. ET Out-of-state oil and gas companies paid $11 million to lease nearly 2,800 acres for fracking in Ohio's Wayne National Forest. The lease sale follows a decade of efforts to expand oil and gas exploration on public lands, …
2,776 acres of Ohio’s Wayne National Forest leased for more than $11 million for fracking September 18, 2026 10:07 am Ohio Capital Journal Nearly 3,000 acres of Ohio’s only national forest were leased this week for more than $11 million by the Bureau of Land Management to out-of-state companies for fracking. The BLM auctioned off 40 parcels in Monroe and Washington counties totaling 2,776 …
Why a doctors’ PAC endorsed Vivek Ramaswamy over Dr. Amy Acton September 18, 2026 5:28 am Signal Cleveland A trade association for state doctors passed over one of its own this week when it issued its endorsement in the Ohio governor’s race. The Ohio State Medical Association’s political arm said it’s backing Vivek Ramaswamy, a billionaire entrepreneur, because …
Nearly 3,000 acres of Ohio's only national forest auctioned off for oil and gas development September 17, 2026 12:59 pm WGTE FM 91 - Ohio September 17, 2026 The U.S. Department of Interior's Bureau of Land Management has leased nearly 3,000 acres of the Wayne National Forest to oil and gas companies. Critics warn the move could be damaging to the region, but industry officials say the …
How to spot galaxy's center in Ohio before Milky Way… September 17, 2026 9:44 am Marion Star - Ohio Sept. 17, 2026, 4:53 a.m. ET The best time to see the Milky Way's bright center in the Northern Hemisphere is ending soon. "Milky Way season" generally runs from March to September in the United States. Ohio is home to two designated dark sky …

Ohio Department of Natural Resources

At the Gwynne, conservation is an experience—not a lecture September 21, 2026 12:34 am Ohio Ag Net/Ohio's Country Journal At the Gwynne Conservation Area, landowners don’t just hear how to improve wildlife habitat, manage woodlands or protect ponds—they see those practices at work. Across 67 acres of woodlands, prairies, wetlands, ponds and streams, the Gwynne serves as an …
‘Unusual rescue’: North Canton police help free buck stuck in backyard hammock September 20, 2026 6:08 pm Clevland 19 News - Ohio NORTH CANTON, Ohio (WOIO) - The North Canton Police Department responded to an unusual rescue call last week. According to the department’s Facebook post, Officer Taylor, Officer Carrel and Officer Lewis assisted a local Ohio Department of Natural …
Lake sturgeon, a ‘living fossil,’ are reintroduced into the Cuyahoga River in Akron September 20, 2026 5:10 am Signal Akron For Pam Kellman, releasing a juvenile lake sturgeon into the Cuyahoga River Saturday was “emotional.” The tech writer and Cuyahoga Falls resident said she recognized the fish from the video game Animal Crossing but enjoyed seeing the species in person and …
Project will repair two landslides on Dixon Run Road, starting Monday, Sept. 21 September 20, 2026 1:19 am The Telegram - Ohio The Jackson County Engineer’s Office announces that Dixon Run Road will be closed starting on Monday, Sept. 21, in order to fix two landslides that have been ongoing for many years. The closing will be between Keystone Furnace Road and Luther Jones Road …
Lake Erie ranks among the most snake-filled US lakes, and it's home to a unique species September 19, 2026 9:31 pm The Cool Down - Oregon It's among six U.S. lakes noted for especially high snake populations. by Marie PerezSeptember 19, 2026 Lake Erie is one of the United States' most snake-populated lakes — including one species found nowhere else. Here's what to know Lake Erie …
Mahoning Valley aviation history honored with ‘Air Heritage Trail’ September 19, 2026 6:25 am WFMJ - Ohio Shortly after the ground was broken for the Aviation Education Center at the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport, the ribbon was cut on the new Air Heritage Trail at the nearby Youngstown Air Reserve Station. The Air Heritage Trail looks to honor and …
Dillon State Park Renovates Beach Facility September 19, 2026 12:39 am WHIZ - Fox 5 - Ohio NASHPORT, Ohio – State and local officials gathered to celebrate a $4.1 million investment into our area parks with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Ohio Department of Natural Resources Director Mary Mertz discussed the improvements that are being made at …

Ohio State Forests

ODNR is taking online orders for seedlings from the new Buckeye State Tree Nursery September 18, 2026 12:43 am WOUB Public Media - Ohio By: WOUB News Team Posted on: Thursday, September 17, 2026 < < Back to COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOUB) — From buckeye to pawpaw to American chestnut, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Forestry is making it easier for Ohioans to …
New website makes it easier to buy Ohio-grown trees September 16, 2026 7:13 pm Spectrum News Ohio OHIO — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources announced Tuesday that there’s a new site that will make it easier for Ohioans to buy locally grown trees. The website offers everything from buckeye to pawpaw to American chestnut. Ohioans can browse …
ODNR launches new website to buy Ohio-grown trees September 16, 2026 12:27 am Richland Source - Ohio COLUMBUS – From buckeye to pawpaw to American chestnut, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Forestry is making it easier for Ohioans to purchase locally-grown trees with the Buckeye State Tree Nursery online ordering system. …
With the Maumee River, looks can be deceiving September 14, 2026 11:35 pm The Crescent News - Ohio The Maumee River, though it sometimes looks polluted, is not what some may think. After heavy rain, people see the brown color in the water and think, pollution. However, the brown color comes from sediment that goes into the river, particularly from farm …
The Maumee River is less polluted than many may think September 14, 2026 1:03 pm The Crescent News - Ohio The Maumee River, though it sometimes looks polluted, is not what some may think. After heavy rain, people see the brown color in the water and think, pollution. However, the brown color comes from sediment that goes into the river, particularly from farm …
The heart of Ohio has many arteries September 13, 2026 6:35 am Farm and Dairy It’s been interesting to watch as three separate wetlands have been developed within five miles of my home over the last couple of years, but don’t confuse them with fishing or swimming ponds; these are relatively broad, shallow water-retention creations. …
Williams SWCD Returns To County Fair With Barn Contest September 5, 2026 2:28 am The Village Reporter - Ohio The Williams Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) invites you to stop by and see us at the Williams County Fair, Sept. 12-19, in the Gillette Building. So many exciting things to see and learn about! Back this year is the Barn Contest. Once again, …

Mohican-Memorial State Forest

Crane your neck to spy Sandhills July 20, 2026 12:26 am Ohio Ag Net/Ohio's Country Journal By Dan Armitage I was camping under the stars on a cool fall morning in New Hampshire years ago when I heard my first sandhill crane. It was barely daylight when strange sounds from above forced me to peek out of my sleeping bag (much) earlier than usual. …
Irv Oslin: Mohican’s flash flood of 2006 made news — and history July 8, 2026 11:39 am Ashland Source - Ohio ASHLAND — Suddenly the newsroom police scanners lit up, spitting out dispatches nonstop. Flash flood bearing down on Mohican campgrounds. Campers being evacuated from Mohican State Park. Calls for river rescue. Roads washed out. Stranded motorists. Red …
ODNR seeking submissions for new trail honoring Ohio service men and women at Mohican State Forest June 12, 2026 8:04 am Toledo Legal News - Ohio As part of the America 250-Ohio Celebration, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is seeking submissions of messages Ohio service members sent to their families and loved ones to be part of a new trail called the Letters to Home Trail. The trail …
Gabe Rainwater achieves rare 20-year ultramarathon streak June 8, 2026 10:47 am Coshocton Tribune - Ohio June 8, 2026, 5:04 a.m. ET FRESNO — Gabe Rainwater of Fresno completed his 20th consecutive Mohican 100-Mile Trail Run in Loudonville, becoming only the sixth runner in event history to reach that milestone and the youngest to do so. The Mohican 100 is one …
'Spectacular' and 'natural gem' Ohio parks rank among the best in US June 3, 2026 5:21 pm The Daily Record - Ohio June 3, 2026, 11:35 a.m. ET Two Ohio parks were named among the nation's best in the USA TODAY 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards. Mohican State Park ranked No. 2 and Hocking Hills State Park ranked No. 4 in the poll. Ohio was the only state to have …
Gabe Rainwater earns 20th Mohican 100 finish June 3, 2026 4:36 pm Your Ohio News The local ultrarunner became the youngest runner to reach 20 finishes at the Loudonville race and received the event’s 2,000-Mile Buckle Local ultrarunner Gabe Rainwater achieved a rare milestone May 31 by completing his 20th consecutive Mohican 100-Mile …
ODNR creates new trail at Mohican State Park with messages from Ohioans who died while at war May 26, 2026 4:12 pm WOSU - Ohio As part of the America 250-Ohio Celebration, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources wants to recognize Ohio’s military members in a new "Letters to Home Trail." The trail will be built at Mohican State Forest near the Mohican Memorial Shrine …

Shawnee State Forest

Data Centers and Nuclear Plants Keep Popping Up in Piketon September 11, 2026 5:27 pm Cincinnati Magazine - Ohio Photograph by SNEHIT PHOTO via Adobe StockJust 90 minutes east of Cincinnati, Piketon has possibly the highest cancer rate in Ohio due in large part to an almost 50-year history of U.S. government-led uranium enriching there. The community has been …
There's a secret life of caterpillars in your backyard August 29, 2026 10:55 am The Columbus Dispatch - Ohio Aug. 29, 2026, 6:01 a.m. ET Caterpillars are the larvae of butterflies and moths and are a major group of herbivores. Many plants produce chemical compounds to deter caterpillars, which humans have adapted for use in medicine, food and other products. …
Ohio Foraging Laws: What You Can Legally Take From Every Kind of Public Land August 28, 2026 9:46 am Columbus Navigator - Ohio Ohio has ten kinds of public land you might reasonably walk into around Columbus, and they all run on different foraging laws. The pawpaw you can pick legally in Wayne National Forest could (technically) earn you a ticket in a Columbus city park. A …
Ohio controlled hunting permit applications now open July 27, 2026 5:54 pm Toledo Legal News - Ohio The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is accepting applications for public land-controlled hunts until Friday, July 31. These hunts provide special chances for people to pursue deer, waterfowl, doves, pheasants, and more on …
SSU football names Forest OC and QB coach July 22, 2026 2:35 am The Ironton Tribune - Ohio Published 5:17 pm Tuesday, July 21, 2026 PORTSMOUTH —Shawnee State University football has named Greg Forest as its first-ever offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach. Forest brings 32 years of collegiate coaching experience across NCAA Division I, II …
Ohio Division of Wildlife accepting applications for controlled hunts July 5, 2026 2:23 pm AOL Hunting seldom strays far from the consciousness of the hunter, although overt enthusiasm tends to wane during downtime. THE GREAT OUTDOORS:More on Ohio hunting and fishing What renews attention is the calendar on its shrinking path toward autumn. The Ohio …
Deadline nears for Ohio hunters wishing to access controlled hunts July 5, 2026 10:18 am The Columbus Dispatch - Ohio July 5, 2026, 6:03 a.m. ET There's a July deadline for those wishing to access controlled hunts in Ohio. Hunts comprise the general categories of deer, waterfowl, small game, waterfowl blinds and dove. This deadline is especially important for those …

Zaleski State Forest

Ohio Foraging Laws: What You Can Legally Take From Every Kind of Public Land August 28, 2026 9:46 am Columbus Navigator - Ohio Ohio has ten kinds of public land you might reasonably walk into around Columbus, and they all run on different foraging laws. The pawpaw you can pick legally in Wayne National Forest could (technically) earn you a ticket in a Columbus city park. A …
Backroads and Backstories | Vinton Quest August 27, 2026 3:39 am WSAZ - West Virginia VINTON COUNTY, Ohio (WSAZ) - For this week’s edition of Backroads and Backstories, the WSAZ random spinning wheel fell on Vinton County. People who love both horseback riding and getting down can find one-stop shopping at Uncle Buck’s Riding Stable and …
Ohio controlled hunting permit applications now open July 27, 2026 5:54 pm Toledo Legal News - Ohio The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife is accepting applications for public land-controlled hunts until Friday, July 31. These hunts provide special chances for people to pursue deer, waterfowl, doves, pheasants, and more on …
After criticism, Ohio won't allow gas-powered boats at state park July 23, 2026 8:23 pm Coshocton Tribune - Ohio July 23, 2026, 3:35 p.m. ET Gas-powered boats won't be allowed at Lake Hope State Park after a proposal to permit them on the tranquil lake faced a mountain of criticism. The change would have allowed gas-powered boats on the lake at no-wake or idle …
Proposal to allow gas boats at Lake Hope sparks backlash July 17, 2026 9:49 am The Daily Record - Ohio July 17, 2026, 4:37 a.m. ET A proposed change at Lake Hope State Park has some outdoor enthusiasts worried about losing the tranquility at the southeastern Ohio lake. The change would allow gas-powered boats on the lake, which has been restricted to …
Ohio Division of Wildlife accepting applications for controlled hunts July 5, 2026 2:23 pm AOL Hunting seldom strays far from the consciousness of the hunter, although overt enthusiasm tends to wane during downtime. THE GREAT OUTDOORS:More on Ohio hunting and fishing What renews attention is the calendar on its shrinking path toward autumn. The Ohio …
Deadline nears for Ohio hunters wishing to access controlled hunts July 5, 2026 10:18 am The Columbus Dispatch - Ohio July 5, 2026, 6:03 a.m. ET There's a July deadline for those wishing to access controlled hunts in Ohio. Hunts comprise the general categories of deer, waterfowl, small game, waterfowl blinds and dove. This deadline is especially important for those …

Ohio Wildlife

In Ohio, 'environmental injustice' and data centers are going hand in handCathy Cowan Becker September 21, 2026 9:17 am The Daily Record - Ohio Sept. 21, 2026, 4:57 a.m. ET AI companies like Meta are building new fossil gas plants in Ohio to power their data centers. Cathy Cowan Becker says these plants could release significant greenhouse gas pollution and particulate matter linked to health …
COLUMNIST: Bring the cats inside September 21, 2026 8:05 am Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette When police in Salem, Ohio, received a call for assistance for an injured cat, they couldn't have been prepared for what they found. The cat had been shot with a crossbow, lost the use of his legs and, with the bolt still lodged in his body, lain in …
NatureFest event planned for October September 21, 2026 3:22 am Van Wert Independent - Ohio VW independent staff/submitted information PAULDING — Ohio State University Extension, the Paulding County Master Gardener Volunteers, Paulding County 4-H, Girl Scouts, and Boy Scouts invite community members of all ages to attend NatureFest from 10 a. …
At the Gwynne, conservation is an experience—not a lecture September 21, 2026 12:34 am Ohio Ag Net/Ohio's Country Journal At the Gwynne Conservation Area, landowners don’t just hear how to improve wildlife habitat, manage woodlands or protect ponds—they see those practices at work. Across 67 acres of woodlands, prairies, wetlands, ponds and streams, the Gwynne serves as an …
Fall into environmental stewardship September 20, 2026 8:56 pm Your Ohio News Simple steps can protect waterways, reduce pesticide use and support wildlife Simple fall practices such as keeping storm drains clear, reducing pesticide use and leaving fallen leaves in garden beds can help protect waterways and support local wildlife. …
Nice Times. These Are The Nice Times. September 20, 2026 3:14 pm Wonkette - Michigan Sourdough art by Alternative Dog. Mmmm you can almost smell it. Jacmel is considered Haiti’s cultural capital and it was badly damaged in the earthquake of 2010. Since then it has been working to rebuild and improve the lives of those who call it home. One …
Fewer hunters may lead to uncontrolled deer populations in Ohio September 20, 2026 8:30 am The Daily Record - Ohio Sept. 20, 2026, 4:02 a.m. ET Ohio hunters are seeing unprecedented success. That's been great for hunters but also raises concerns. There are a number of reasons for the decreasing numbers of deer hunting permits issued. Hunters in Ohio seem destined …

Hiking in Ohio

Kyle Lawrence Taylor September 21, 2026 12:24 am Sentinel-Tribune - Ohio Kyle L. Taylor, age 38, of Columbus, and formerly of Luckey, Ohio, passed away at home on September 13, 2026. He was born July 8, 1988, in Toledo, Ohio to Lance and Cindy (Pilzecker) Taylor. Kyle was a 2007 graduate of Eastwood High School where he …
These 10 endangered historic properties embody diverse chapters of Indiana's story September 19, 2026 5:01 am The Statehouse File - Indiana Indiana Landmarks has announced the 10 Most Endangered, an annual list of highly threatened Hoosier landmarks. The list includes a nineteenth-century grist mill; a former African American Knights of Pythias lodge; the home of a national leader in women’s …
10 Best U.S. State Parks To Visit This Fall For Fall Foliage And No Crowds September 19, 2026 3:44 am Travel Off Path Share The Article Everyone loves the idea of a crisp autumn hike, but nothing ruins the magic of fall foliage faster than sitting in a two-hour traffic jam just to reach a trailhead. When the leaves start turning and the temperature drops, the country’s …
Two Pa.-based companies involved in leasing land in Ohio's Wayne National Forest for fracking September 18, 2026 3:16 pm Pennsylvania Capital-Star Nearly 3,000 acres of Ohio’s only national forest were leased this week for more than $11 million by the Bureau of Land Management to out-of-state companies for fracking. The BLM auctioned off 40 parcels in Monroe and Washington counties totaling 2,776 …
2,776 acres of Ohio’s Wayne National Forest leased for more than $11 million for fracking September 18, 2026 10:07 am Ohio Capital Journal Nearly 3,000 acres of Ohio’s only national forest were leased this week for more than $11 million by the Bureau of Land Management to out-of-state companies for fracking. The BLM auctioned off 40 parcels in Monroe and Washington counties totaling 2,776 …
New focus on rebuilding lost tourism traffic September 18, 2026 6:35 am The Independent (Petrolia & Central Lambton) Cathy Dobson/The Independent Efforts are being stepped up to revive American tourist traffic, left on life support by the pandemic and tariff threats, says Adam Veen. The new executive director of Tourism Sarnia-Lambton (TSL) has been on the job only …
Dr. Ann Bahnsen Irish | November 4, 1934 — August 24, 2026 September 18, 2026 12:23 am Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber - Washington State Ann Bahnsen, daughter of Monroe John Bahnsen, a research chemist, and Jane Byrns Cutler Bahnsen, was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on 4 November 1934, the oldest of three sisters. She grew up in Lakewood, Ohio, but spent many happy vacations in Port Clinton, …