COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Controlling Board approved the release of $709,900 today for the Department of Natural Resources to expand Shawnee State Forest.
Details:
- The funding will be used to acquire 250 acres of land in Scioto and Adams counties from The Nature Conservancy.
- This is the first land acquisition under the H2Ohio Rivers program, funded by the H2Ohio Initiative.
Quotes:
- State Rep. Justin Pizzulli (R-Scioto County): “This purchase puts the land back in the hands of local leaders and ensures vital tax revenue can return to the district. It’s also important to protect our natural resources.”
Additional Information:
- The H2Ohio Initiative aims to improve water quality in Ohio.
