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Ohio DNR marking 75 years of service in 2024

The state of Ohio features a diverse landscape with rolling hills, winding streams, and a Great Lake and for 75 years the Ohio DNR (ODNR) has been charged with the protection and conservation of that landscape.

This year, the department will celebrate this milestone with special programming, a look back at the agency’s history, and special events.

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Ohio fish hatcheries to invite public into April open houses

The Ohio DNR (ODNR) Division of Wildlife invites the public to visit a state fish hatchery during this year’s open houses to learn about fish production. Hatchery open houses are free of charge and are a chance to see fish up close before they are stocked into one of Ohio’s many public lakes and rivers.

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Ohio DNR Director Mary Mertz delivers Great Lakes Commission’s priorities

As chair of the Great Lakes Commission (GLC), Ohio DNR (ODNR) Director Mary Mertz delivered the commission’s federal priorities for policies and initiatives that support a strong and resilient Great Lakes Basin.
“We in Ohio know that if we invest in a healthy Lake Erie, then we’re investing in water quality, economic growth, and outdoor recreation,” Mertz said.

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Minnesota DNR announces many boat access-improvement sites

The Minnesota DNR has identified more than 40 public water access sites throughout the state for extensive upgrades; smaller-scale improvements to more than 75 additional accesses are also anticipated. The work is part of the Get Out MORE (Modernize Outdoor Recreation Experiences) investments approved by the Legislature and Gov. Tim Walz a year ago.

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$100 reward for 200 Green Bay walleyes caught wearing red floy tags

Walleyes for Tomorrow and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced a new walleye “reward tag” study for Green Bay and its major tributaries.
Green Bay and its tributaries support a world-class fishery of a robust walleye population and trophy-sized fish. Results from DNR angler creel surveys have shown that the popularity of this fishery has grown in recent years. The DNR and Walleyes for Tomorrow have seen increased angler effort targeting walleyes.

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