♻️ Ohio State Fair goes green with sustainable makeover. Eight new water bottle refilling stations are being installed across the fairgrounds through a $15,000 Ohio EPA grant to reduce plastic waste. The fair is also launching a recycling program with dedicated bins in key buildings and cardboard collection points for vendors. Visitors can learn about conservation efforts through interactive exhibits at H2Ohio, Natural Resources Park, and ConServe Ohio. Fair-goers are encouraged to bring reusable bags, water bottles, and utensils to support the sustainability initiative.
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🦌 Ohio's controlled hunting applications close July 31 for special opportunities. Hunters can apply online or by phone for controlled hunts on public lands during the 2025-26 season. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is offering hunts for deer, waterfowl, doves, pheasants, and more, with options for adults, youth, mobility impaired individuals, and mentors with apprentices. Each application requires a $3 non-refundable fee, valid hunting license, and age requirements. Successful applicants will be randomly selected and notified with permits and maps for their specific hunting areas, including newly added locations like Caesar Creek and Wolf Creek wildlife areas.
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🌊 Stream restoration breathes new life into Franklin County neighborhood. A once-straight drainage ditch in Jefferson Township has been transformed into a naturally flowing stream, preventing flooding and creating wildlife habitat. The $253,000 project, funded by the EPA's 319 Grant Program, moved the waterway 50 feet away from homes while establishing better floodplains. Local children who play in the area appreciate the reduced flooding, though they note the temporary increase in algae. Experts say the stream will only improve with time as plants grow and more wildlife makes it home.
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