What is ‘Green Infrastructure’ anyway?

Runoff from stormwater can be a major contributor to water pollution in urban areas, transporting trash, heavy metals, bacteria and other contaminants through our storm systems into local waterways. An increase in hard surfaces combined with increasing frequency in...
Cooperative Farming Opportunity

Cooperative Farming Opportunity

The ODNR Division of Wildlife is again extending an opportunity to local ag producers to farm a few acres within the Resthaven and Willow Point Wildlife Areas, constituting approximately 37 aces and 25 acres respectively.  The farming agreements allow members of...
Black is the New Red

Black is the New Red

Black vultures are no longer a stranger to northern Ohio. Up to just recently, the only vultures observed in our immediate vicinity were the red-headed Turkey vultures.  Now however, their southern ‘cousins’ are starting to make a more frequent presence here in...
Batty For Bats!

Batty For Bats!

The Erie Soil and Water Conservation District has supported wildlife conservation as one of the targets for natural resource management. This year, the District is diving into the world of bats with a new pilot study that will focus on understanding the relationship...
Avian Influenza Outbreak

Avian Influenza Outbreak

HPAI Outbreaks in Ohio’s Bird Populations Raises Much Concern A Herring gull in Erie County and two Bald eagles in Ottawa County were recently tested and confirmed positive for the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).  All three birds are now deceased. ...
Camp Canopy

Camp Canopy

How would you like to attend a camp this summer that is like no other you have ever heard of?  If this has your attention, you need to further check out the possibility of Camp Canopy!  This exciting adventure will introduce you to various educational...