Firelands CurrentThursday, November 12, 2026News from Sandusky and the Firelands
Responses are due Nov. 24 for inspection and administration of a planned 2,400-foot trail section and Packer Creek bridge.
Michele Butler and River are among three new ODNR K9 teams recognized Tuesday. The teams support tracking, evidence searches and public education.
The south-zone season covers most of Ohio, including Firelands counties. Separate dates apply in five northeast Ohio counties.
The 55-foot Walleye replaces the Explorer at the Sandusky Fisheries Research Station and will support western Lake Erie fish surveys.
Ohio Sea Grant reports more than 66,000 pounds collected statewide in 2026, including a new South Bass Island effort that diverted 1,400 pounds.
The Oct. 25 bulletin carries an Oct. 23 summary and warns that toxins can concentrate in surface scum.
Visit 9 of 14 destinations, then turn in a log by Dec. 1. Guided walks are scheduled Wednesday and Thursday.
Models and monitoring at two northwest Ohio wetlands suggest changes in water flow could improve nutrient removal.
Bring ID or a utility bill for the township's free drop-off at Barnes Nursery. Saturday and Sunday hours differ.
Two clues are posted. The remaining clues are scheduled for Oct. 15, 22 and 29, with photos required to qualify for prizes.
The $58,071.75 project improves access near the former rowing association building and kayak launch. Construction is scheduled to finish Dec. 1.
Erie MetroParks and the Erie Soil and Water Conservation District will trade one native tree or shrub per household to residents who remove an invasive plant from their own property and send in a photo.
Bowhunters took nearly half of last season's 232,142 deer. Here are the permit rules and the gun-season dates that follow.
Duck season opens Oct. 17 statewide, with different splits in each of Ohio's three waterfowl zones.
Five segments are done. The next, from Mills Street to Lions Park, is expected to start construction in 2027.
