The Marietta Unit, known for its hiking and mountain biking trails, provides critical habitat for Federally endangered species like the Indiana bat. Evidence of black bear, which is a state endangered species, has recently been found at Archers Fork, just a few miles southwest of some of the parcels slated for auction.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Forestry (DOF) has scheduled three Open Houses in early September. The public is invited to attend to learn about the agency’s Annual Work Plan for State Forests. The Open Houses will be held at Division of Forestry District Offices in Athens on September 2, Chillicothe on September 3,
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Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Gas and Oil Chief Eric Vendel has agreed to meet with concerned Warren Community Water and Sewer Association (WCWSA) members due to public pressure, after nearly 150 people attended an April 26th public meeting at Warren High School in Washington County organized by WCWSA members and the board
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Speakers raised concerns about property rights, safety risks, and CO2 pipeline impacts May 12th, 2025 – Last week, residents from across the state spoke to the Ohio House of Representatives Natural Resources Committee in opposition to House Bill 170. If passed, this bill would clarify the regulatory environment for CO2 storage but also encroach on
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The Department of Energy is preparing an environmental impact statement to assess the potential impacts of continuing to fund the Appalachian hydrogen hub. This document is central to the project’s NEPA review, which will be conducted through May 2026. Public comments are due by March 3rd, 2025. Unfortunately, this decision will only look at the
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