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The department has jurisdiction over more than 61,500 mi (99,000 km) of inland rivers and streams, 451 mi (726 km) of the Ohio River, and 2.29 million acres (9,300 km 2) of Lake Erie. ODNR is responsible for overseeing and permitting all mineral extraction, monitoring dam safety, managing water resources, and mapping the state's major geologic ...
The history of the department dates to 1846, when it was founded as the Ohio Board of Agriculture. In 1913 the General Assembly created an Agricultural Commission to assume the responsibilities of the Board of Agriculture, State Agricultural Experiment Station, Dairy and Food Commissioner, Commissioners of Fish and Game, and State Board of Veterinary Examiners, as well as some functions of the ...
Ohio is divided into 88 counties. [1] Ohio law defines a structure for county government, although they may adopt charters for home rule. [1] [2] The minimum population requirement for incorporation is 1,600 for a village and 5,000 for a city. [3] Unless a county has adopted a charter, it has a structure that includes the following elected ...
The Ohio Water Development Authority (OWDA) awarded $29.6 million through low interest loans to Ohio communities to improve wastewater and drinking water infrastructure and make water quality ...
Site Selection magazine, a location assistance publication, has awarded the state of Ohio its fourth consecutive Governor's Cup Award for leading the nation in new and expanded facilities in 2009. [3] The "Why Ohio" advertising campaign was noted by the business and advertising communities. [4] Other awards include: The Communicator Awards (2008)
The Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) is the administrative department of the Ohio state government [1] responsible for such disparate matters as personnel, government procurement, public printing, and facilities, telecommunications and fleet management. [2]
Government-operated and non-profit research and development institutions include: The Battelle Memorial Institute headquarters in Columbus.The institute is the world's largest private contract research and development organization, responsible for innovations such as photo-copying, leading to the creation of Xerox, the first nuclear fuel rods for nuclear reactors, the first optical digital ...
The Ohio Department of Commerce is the administrative department of the Ohio state government [1] responsible for regulating banks and savings institutions, credit unions, mortgage brokers/lenders and consumer finance businesses; securities professionals and products; real estate professionals and cable television; and the building industry; and also collects and holds unclaimed funds. [2]