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December 16, 2024

Bloom researchers, farmers paying more attention to harmful algae problem on Lake Erie

On a warm late-summer evening, a small speedboat motored across a pea-green stretch of Lake Erie past a beach where a child sat splashing and a pair of newlyweds waded for a portrait photographer. On the sand, unseen or ignored, bright red signs warned people to stay out of the water due to dangerous algae toxins.
Some 70 miles away, farmer Bill Kellogg is trying to do something about the chronic algae blooms in America’s southernmost Great Lake. Instead of scattering fertilizer atop his fields, Kellogg now uses a strip till machine that knifes fertilizer pellets 8 inches into the soil – deep enough that heavy rains won’t wash it away.

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Time to winterize your boat in Ohio

As temperatures drop and the days grow shorter, the Ohio DNR (ODNR) reminds boat owners to prepare their vessels for winter. Proper winterization not only protects against the damaging effects of cold weather, it also ensures a hassle-free start to the next boating season.
“Winterizing your boat is crucial for maintaining its performance and longevity,” said Andy Foos, boating education coordinator with ODNR. “By taking a few key steps now, you can avoid costly repairs and enjoy peace of mind until spring.”

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Ohio Mixed Bag: Bridle, APV Trails closed for season

Bridle trails on most of Ohio’s state forests and all-purpose vehicle (APV) areas at Perry, Pike, and Richland Furnace state forests will close for the winter season, according to the Ohio DNR (ODNR) Division of Forestry. Bridle trails, typically used for horseback riding, closed on Dec. 2 and APV areas closed on Dec. 9.

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Ohio Insider: Success of “the meat hunt” in Seneca County proves some hunters still chase small game

Many hunters in Ohio today lament the fact that there just isn’t much small-game hunting that goes on these days.
So, in a sort of nod to yesteryear, Mark Gaietto and some of his Seneca County buddies are putting the “big” back into small-game hunting. The hunt is held every year on the first Saturday after muzzleloader season for deer wraps up.

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Star Watch: Here’s how to deal with the dark while you’re star-gazing

Star-gazing can be a tough hobby. You may find that some family members and friends will abandon you once they realize that prime time for this hobby happens late, in the dark, and often in the cold.
Let’s face it, we humans are not at our best in the dark.

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