| Monday, March 01, 2010 02:33 PM |
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| Sea Grant researcher to determine economic impact of birdwatching in Ohio |
| COLUMBUS — The average birdwatcher in Ohio is a Baby Boomer with an average individual income more than $50,000, often with at least one college degree. With numbers like those, the state’s 2.4 million birdwatchers are obviously an important segment of Ohio’s $39 billion tourism industry, but until now, no one has studied exactly how much they impact the state’s economy. In the coming year, however, Ohio Sea Grant researcher Philip Xie plans to find out, and the information he uncovers could be used by resource managers, conservation groups, local officials and tourism organizations to create new programming, improve and preserve natural areas, and entice new visitors — and their dollars — to the Buckeye State.
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| Monday, February 15, 2010 03:07 PM |
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| Calling all young artists for Junior Duck Stamp Contest |
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is now accepting entries for the 2010 Ohio Junior Duck Stamp Contest, which is administered by the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge. Entries must be postmarked by March 15.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has held a Junior Duck Stamp Contest in Ohio since 1995. Last year, Lily Spang from Toledo won the Ohio contest with a drawing of a woodduck. Lily’s artwork went on to win the national contest.
“We hope to have an even broader level of participation this year from schools and students across the state,” said Rebecca Hinkle, Junior Duck Stamp state coordinator.
This educational program uses both conservation and design principles to teach wetland habitat and waterfowl biology to students in kindergarten through high school. The program provides an opportunity for students to artistically express their knowledge of the diversity, interdependence and beauty of wildlife.
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| Friday, February 05, 2010 10:25 AM |
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| ODNR grant to help remove hazardous ash trees |
COLUMBUS — Federal grant funds are available to assist Ottawa County residents in removing hazardous ash trees along public rights-of-way and replacing lost tree canopy cover, according to the Ohio  Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry.
“The grant funds were made available to Ohio with the assistance of Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur,” said David Lytle, chief of the ODNR Division of Forestry. “Because of her foresight, this two-year effort will help restore tree canopy safety and watershed health within the Western Lake Erie Basin affected by the emerald ash borer.”
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| Thursday, January 21, 2010 11:53 AM |
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| Beginning fly fishing clinic offered for youth only |
Youth interested in learning the art of fly fishing and practicing their skills on a half-mile section of Cold Creek at the Castalia State Fish Hatchery in Erie County are encouraged to enter a lottery for a youth only clinic, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife.
There will be 30 spots available for this popular program held 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. June 18.
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| Thursday, January 21, 2010 11:47 AM |
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| Lottery deadline April 2 for fly-fishing clinics |
Anglers interested in learning the art of fly fishing and practicing their skills on a half-mile section of Cold Creek at the Castalia State Fish Hatchery in Erie County are encouraged to enter a lottery for beginning fly-fishing clinics, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife.
One hundred and thirty-five slots are available for the popular program, which includes morning and afternoon sessions each Friday from April 30-June 4, with the exception of May 28. Deadline for submitting a lottery entry is April 2.
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Now You Decide with Ron Miller
updated March 9
