Tag: conservation
What happened to the ruffed grouse population in Ohio?
The ruffed grouse population in Ohio has really suffered over the past few decades, mainly because of habitat loss.
Geauga SWCD hands out awards at annual dinner and election
The Geauga SWCD recently held its annual dinner and election where members announced the 2024 Poster Contest winners and conservation awardees.
Butler honored as Mississippi Flyway Council Waterfowl Protection Officer of the...
The ODNR Division of Wildlife’s Michele Butler was recently awarded the Mississippi Flyaway Council’s Waterfowl Protection Officer of the Year award.
Stark Parks recognizes volunteers
Stark Parks celebrated volunteer accomplishments in 2024 at the annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner at the Exploration Gateway at Sippo Lake Park.
Baughman H2Ohio Wetland Restoration Project completed
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources recently celebrated the completion of the Baughman H2Ohio Wetland Restoration Project.
Mahoning SWCD wants students to design billboard
The Mahoning County SWCD will hold a Winter Conservation Billboard Design Contest where student-made posters depicting environmentalism.
More than $52 million goes to brownfield remediation
Ohio awarded more than $52 million for brownfield remediation and building demolition projects across the state.
Backyard conservation: Now’s the time to GROW for it!
There are so many things we can do to incorporate backyard conservation practices to keep rain where it falls, minimize stormwater runoff and pollution, provide wildlife habitat and improve soil health and landscape beauty.
Practices to extend grazing days
Columbiana SWCD Program Administrator Pete Conkle shares tips for extending grazing days, following a period of drought.
The science of autumn
Tami Gingrich explains the science behind the changing colors of the leaves during autumn, and the benefits they have blanketing overwintering insects.
