Ohio Department of Natural Resources
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| Formed | 1949 |
| Jurisdiction | Ohio |
| Headquarters | Columbus, Ohio |
| Motto | To ensure a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. |
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| Website | ohiodnr |
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is the Ohio government agency the regulates oil and gas as well as mining and manages public parks, wildlife areas, and forests in the state of Ohio. It is charged with ensuring "a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all." It publishes an annual report.