Ohio Department of Natural Resources

Cindy Riley – CEG Correspondent - Tue September 10, 2024

Ohio Department of Natural Resources Works to Replace Historic McConnelsville Dam

In an effort to preserve the historic Muskingum Parkway lock and dam system and allow for continued recreational navigation, crews in Morgan County, Ohio, are replacing the historic McConnelsville Dam....

Ohio Department of Natural Resources - Tue November 07, 2023

Ohio Department of Natural Resources Breaks Ground On Interactive Eco-Discovery Center

Visitors of all ages will soon experience an immersive learning adventure alongside the mythical Bigfoot at the Salt Fork State Park Eco-Discovery Center. Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) broke ground on the 3,300 sq.-ft....

Lori Lovely – CEG Correspondent - Mon March 29, 2021

Dam Rehab: Bringing Knox Lake Dam Up to Spec

Last June, just as the summer outdoor sporting season was getting under way, trailered watercraft was banned on Ohio's Knox Lake. Knox Lake was created in 1954 when the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife dammed the Kokosing River to create the reservoir for recreational purposes, comprises 469 acres with 11.4 mi....

ODNR - Tue December 10, 2019

ODNR Names New Mineral Resources Management Chief

Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Director Mary Mertz announced Dec. 3 the selection of Dave Crow as chief of the Division of Mineral Resources Management. "Dave Crow's deep knowledge and experience regulating the mineral resources industry will be tremendous assets in this role," said Mertz....