[Green] ODNR event in McConnelsville this WED. at 11 am

[anne sparks]

Hello, does anyone want to join some Save Ohio Park members who will have a
silent presence at this event? It's in the area where a lot fracking is
going on, as you know, and we are really pushing ODNR right now to put a
pause on the leasing of public lands since the chair of the commission
resigned and they're looking at decisions on two large areas that oil and
gas want to frack - Egypt Valley Wildlife Area AND ALL THE REST OF SALT
FORK PARK that hasn't already been approved for leasing.
- If you can't attend and help us hold signs and pass out brochures, do you
have any media contacts you can notify? Also, we will have photos posted on
our Save Ohio Parks facebook page, you can share those on social media.
Thanks!
Anne Sparks

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*For Immediate Release*

August 30, 2024

*ODNR Begins Construction on Appalachian Hills Visitor Center*


*COLUMBUS, Ohio – *The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) will
hold a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday, September 4 to officially mark
the beginning of construction of the Appalachian Hills Wildlife Area
Visitor Center in Morgan County. The visitor center will be a two-story
timber building boasting both indoor and outdoor space for all to enjoy.

Along with a gathering space and restrooms, the visitor center will feature
interactive exhibits inside and outside of the building. It will also
feature a scenic ramp wrapping around the building to offer 360-degree
views of the property, along with an observation area.

*WHO:*
Mary Mertz, Ohio Department of Natural Resources Director

*WHAT:*
Groundbreaking ceremony for visitor center at Appalachian Hills Wildlife
Area

*WHERE:*
Appalachian Hills Wildlife Area, Visitor Center construction site
9949 Ohio Route 83
McConnelsville, Ohio 43756
GPS: 39.74971, -81.68855

*WHEN:*
Wednesday, September 4
11:00 a.m.

*NOTE:*
This event takes place outside. Please wear appropriate clothing and shoes
for hiking. Long pants and hiking boots are recommended.

Members of the media should RSVP to Karina.Cheung at dnr.ohio.gov to attend
this event.

*In 2024, join ODNR as we celebrate 75 years of protecting Ohio’s natural
resources and providing outstanding and award-winning recreational
opportunities.*

*ODNR ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural
resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR website at **ohiodnr.gov*
<https://ohiodnr.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=9762d9943f454cab103416c32&id=33d7294357&e=ff0b610076>
*.*



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*For more information, contact:*
Karina Cheung <Karina.Cheung at dnr.ohio.gov>, ODNR Office of Communications
Media Line: 614-265-6860
Mobile: 614-202-4756
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