Grand River Wildlife Area Acreage Grows Thanks to Successful Partnership
AKRON- OH - Thanks to generous donations from the
Trumbull County Federation of Sportsman's Clubs, the Northern Ohio Chapter of the
American Woodcock Society, the
National Wild Turkey Federation, and the Mosquito Creek Chapter of
Whitetails Unlimited, a total of 21.43 acres of land adjacent to Grand River Wildlife Area (GRWA) was recently purchased according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR).
The four partner organizations to the ODNR Division of Wildlife fully covered 25% (over $8,000) of the land acquisition costs. The remaining 75% of the purchase price was paid with federal aid reimbursable funds acquired through the
Pittman-Robertson Act.
This purchase will square off our current landholdings as well as help to bridge the gap between the northern and southern parcels at GRWA. The new parcel will add a young forest component in order to diversify the wet forest that encompasses much of GRWA.
To learn more about Grand River Wildlife Area as well as other public wildlife areas go to
wildohio.gov
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.
Editor's Note: Two files are included with this news release. One file features a map illustrating the acquired property. The second features members of the Northern Ohio Chapter of the American Woodcock Society presenting ODNR Division of Wildlife with a $4000 check.
For more information, contact:
Wildlife Management, ODNR Division of Wildlife
330-644-2293
