Tag: conservation
National forest returns plaque to Ohio family
A plaque honoring a USDA Forest Service employee has been given to the daughters of the man it honored, Edgar Hollis Norman.
Pa. farmers can win $10,000 for conservation efforts
Pennsylvania will become the 14th state to present the Leopold Conservation Award in partnership with the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau and Heinz Endowments.
Protect our water and reputation
Small changes in our grazing systems can cause large changes, both from the conservation standpoint and on the public perception of our operations.
High school students to compete in Ohio Envirothon
The Envirothon competition is designed to stimulate, reinforce and enhance interest in the environment and natural resources.
A champion for conservation
From his own county, to farms across the state, Kevin Elder spent his career sharing the values of conservation and stewardship.
Ohio farm groups promote nutrient management
The state's largest farm groups are teaming together to help more farmers make nutrient management plans for their operation.
Soil health key to nutrient management
This year's Conservation Tillage Conference featured topics related to soil health and manure management.
Ohio’s Scenic Rivers program is a success
It's motivating to see how far Ohioans have come in making our part of the world a better, cleaner place to live by concentrating on our waterways.
Ohio’s Scenic Rivers program turns 50, worth a celebration
Recognizing the importance of river corridor protection, Ohio pioneered the river preservation movement with the nation's first Scenic Rivers Act.
Rita Poe: One woman leaves legacy for all
Rita Poe left nearly $800,000 to eight national wildlife refuges in California, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah and Texas and four other parks in the West.
