As 2026 gets underway, we all know how a new year can bring about a few changes. As we reflect on the old, we also envision the new. New ideas and opportunities can lead to better solutions. One good example is the Wildlife Habitat Initiative (WHI),...
Whether you’re a hunter or someone who just enjoys seeing deer while hiking one of Ohio’s State Parks, a Metropark, or on your own property, Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) remains a concern. CWD is a fatal neurological disease that affects all members of the deer...
Did you know that an estimated 22 million pounds of plastic enter the Great Lakes every year? Much of this pollution is easy to spot—single-use items like plastic bottles and bags—but some of the most dangerous plastic is nearly invisible. Tiny microplastics, many of...
There is now a brand new conservation program that will provide financial incentives for private landowners who would like to improve the wildlife habitat on their property, focusing on supporting habitat for grassland birds, pollinators, and other native...
Even if summer hasn’t officially arrived yet, most of us have already been getting outdoors quite a bit lately, a much welcomed time to enjoy the warm, sunny days. That said, there is yet another not-so-pleasant aspect of our natural world that’s already made...
Did you know that Ohio was the first state in the country to have a month recognizing the importance of native plants? In 2019, April was designated as Native Plant Month in Ohio and launched a campaign to increase public awareness of Ohio’s native plants and...
