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Ohio OKs accepting bids for fracking under state park, wildlife areas
Cincinnati Enquirer
December 1, 2023
Environment, Hunting Groups Sue To Block State Land Leasing
Gongwer News Service Ohio
December 1, 2023
Opponents appeal decision to allow drilling under Ohio state parks and wildlife areas
Energy News Network
November 30, 2023
Environmentalists sue to block fracking in state parks, wildlife areas
Cleveland Plain Dealer
November 30, 2023
Fracking now allowed in Ohio state parks, wildlife areas
The Athens Post
November 29, 2023
We must not allow fracking in parks
Letter by Randi Pokladnik
The Vindicator
November 26, 2023
Put an end to sacrilegious treatment of public lands
Letter by George Banziger
Mariette Times
November 25, 2023
Ohio Commission Decides to Allow Fracking in State Parks
EcoWatch
November 20, 2023
Commission sells out parks and wildlife areas despite public outcry
OutdoorsFirst
November 19, 2023
Ohio approves fracking under state park and wildlife areas at contentious meeting
Allegheny Front
November 17, 2023
Opening state parks to drilling a short-sighted move that will devalue the state
Letter by Mary Huck
Cleveland Plain Dealer
November 16, 2023
Ohio commission approves fracking in state parks and wildlife areas despite fraud investigation
Associated Press
November 15, 2023
Ohio opens Salt Fork State Park and two wildlife areas to fracking for gas
Cleveland Plain Dealer
November 15, 2023
Ohio OKs accepting bids for fracking under state park, wildlife areas
Columbus Dispatch
November 15, 2023
State panel approves oil and gas fracking in state park, two wildlife areas
Dayton Daily News
November 15, 2023
Statement from Save Ohio Parks regarding today’s commission vote to frack our public lands
Columbus Free Press
November 15, 2023
Senate Democrats urge against fracking under Ohio’s state parks
Ohio Senate News
November 15, 2023
Panel Approves Some ODNR Land For Fracking Bids
Gongwer News Service Ohio
November 15, 2023
Ohio commission approves fracking in state parks
WBNS-TV 10 Columbus
November 15, 2023
Final decision on fracking our public parks: Commission to decide Wednesday
Columbus Free Press
November 14, 2023
Ohio panel to decide on fracking state parks this week
Cleveland Plain Dealer
November 13, 2023
Did a “Natural” Gas Front Group use Ohio Residents’ Identities to Fake Support for Fracking in State Parks?
Gas Leaks
November 10, 2023
Ohio Oil and Gas Land Management Commission to Meet Nov. 15 for Fracking Decision
Columbus Free Press
November 10, 2023
State agency will meet Nov. 15 to decide on fracking permits in state parks and wildlife areas
Athens Messenger
November 9, 2023
State Contends Challenged Land Leasing Law Is ‘Dead’
Gongwer News Service Ohio
November 6, 2023
Hunting, fracking do not mix
Letter by Randi Pokladnik
The Times Leader
November 4, 2023
Save Ohio Parks Speakers Call for Legislator Accountability, End to Dark Money, Gerrymandering
Columbus Free Press
November 2, 2023
David Pepper, Catherine Turcer, Robert Brecha to speak at Save Ohio Parks Rally
Athens News
October 23, 2023
Mid-Ohio Valley Climate Corner: Save Ohio Parks
Op-ed by Randi Pokladnik
Parkersburg News and Sentinel
October 21, 2023
Ohio oil and gas industry accident data boost worries about drilling under state parks
Energy News Network
October 19, 2023
Activists rally over pending fracking on Ohio’s state lands
Ohio News Connection
October 19, 2023
Save Ohio Parks announces Oct. 27 Statehouse rally for state parks, climate and democracy
Athens Messenger
October 11, 2023
Democracy denied at oil, gas commission meeting
Op-ed by Randi Pokladnik
Herald-Star
September 29, 2023
Ohio Oil and Gas Land Management Commission can – and should – deny fracking in our public lands
Op-ed by Cathy Cowan Becker, Roxanne Groff, Loraine McCosker, Jenny Morgan, Randi Pokladnik, and Melinda Zemper
Ohio Capital Journal
September 27, 2023
Ohio commission could soon decide whether to allow fracking under state parks, wildlife areas
WVXU-FM Cincinnati
September 27, 2023
ODNR chief shrugs off claims of disputed pro-fracking comments as state weighs drilling parks
Cleveland Plain Dealer
September 25, 2023
Public health costs of oil, natural gas drilling
Op-ed by Peggy Ann Berry
The Vindicator
September 24, 2023
Alleged fake e-mails disturbing
Steubenville Herald-Star
September 23, 2023
Fraud Allegations in Ohio Public Lands Fracking Controversy
The Appalachian Voice
September 22, 2023
The Allegheny Front
Podcast Episode
September 22, 2023
Ohio to allow fracking on public lands
WCRS-CV Columbus
September 21, 2023
Report found dozens of people did not support fracking in Ohio’s state parks
Spectrum News
September 21, 2023
Our parks were sold right under our noses
Second letter to the editor
The Columbus Dispatch
September 20, 2021
The state of fracking in Ohio
WOSU-FM All Sides
September 20, 2023
The Ohio Oil and Gas Land Management Commission Delays Decision on Fracking in State Parks
Energy Portal EU
September 20, 2023
Pro-fracking public comments in Ohio stem from ‘misleading’ ads
The Washington Post
September 19, 2023
Ohio commission delays vote to frack state parks during raucous meeting
Allegheny Front
September 19, 2023
Decision on fracking in state parks delayed after fake letters in support revealed
Dayton Daily News
September 19, 2023
No decision, for now, on fracking state parks in Ohio: Capitol Letter
Cleveland Plain Dealer
September 19, 2023
Decision over fracking in state parks pushed back: The Wake Up
Cleveland Plain Dealer
September 19, 2023
Fracking Ohio state parks, wildlife areas delayed as state board defers decision
Cleveland Plain Dealer
September 18, 2023
Ohio to decide Monday whether to open state parks to oil and gas drilling
Cleveland Plain Dealer
September 18, 2023
GOP lawmakers lowballed price for natural gas fracked from under state parks
ABC-6 Columbus
September 18, 2023
Falsified public comments loom over Ohio state parks drilling decisions
Energy News Network
September 18, 2023
Oil and Gas Land Management Commission’s decision to lease state lands for fracking drags Ohio backward on climate change
Ohio Environmental Council
September 18, 2023
Panel allows drilling on some Ohio-owned lands but delays vote on leases in state parks
Statehouse News Bureau
September 18, 2023
Ohio’s state parks could be auctioned for oil and gas drilling after meeting Monday
The Columbus Dispatch
September 18, 2023
Photo Gallery: Oil and Gas Land Management Commission Meeting
The Columbus Dispatch
September 18, 2023
Ohio commission delays vote on fracking in state parks
10TV Columbus
September 18, 2023
Parcels of state land approved to be bid on for fracking
NBC-4 Columbus
September 18, 2023
ODOT Land Approved For Drilling Bids; Parkland Decision Delayed
Gongwer News Service Ohio
September 18, 2023
Learn why two of Ohio’s former first ladies are speaking out against drilling under public lands
With Hope Taft and Frances Strickland
The Spectrum (Minute 6:50)
NBC-4 TV Columbus
September 17, 2023
Nearly 150 now say they didn’t agree to use their names on pro-fracking form letters
Cleveland Plain Dealer
September 15, 2023
Here’s how to see if your name was used on pro-fracking public comments
Cleveland Plain Dealer
September 15, 2023
State regulator got fake fracking support letters from Dayton region: AG investigating
Dayton Daily News
September 15, 2023
Fracking under Ohio state parks on agenda for the first time at Monday meeting
ABC-6 Columbus
September 15, 2023
J.D. Vance maybe “salivating,” but people know false promise of growth when they see it
Op-ed by Randi Pokladnik
Columbus Dispatch
September 15, 2023
Ohio AG’s probe into comments urging fracking, plus more top stories
WVXU-FM Cincinnati
September 15, 2023
State group to meet to discuss applications to frack Ohio public lands
Athens Messenger
September 15, 2023
Calls To Halt State Land Fracking Escalate Ahead Of Commission Meeting
Gongwer News Service Ohio
September 15, 2023
Ohio AG investigating disputed public comments that urge fracking in state parks
Allegheny Front
September 14, 2023
Disputed public comments urging fracking under Ohio parks should lead to probes, reforms – and prosecution, if merited: editorial
Cleveland Plain Dealer
September 13, 2023
Yost orders subpoenas in investigation of pro-fracking public comments: Capitol Letter
Cleveland Plain Dealer
September 12, 2023
Panel Set To Approve Fracking Nominations As AG Plans Comment Probe
Gongwer News Service Ohio
September 12, 2023
Join us September 18 to tell the commission to DENY fracking our state parks
Columbus Free Press
September 12, 2023
Ohio AG orders subpoenas into disputed, pro-fracking-in-parks public comments
Cleveland Plain Dealer
September 11, 2023
Top Dem, environmentalists call for probe of comments urging fracking in Ohio state parks
Cleveland Plain Dealer
September 11, 2023
Dozens say they have no clue how their names got on pro-fracking letters: Capitol Letter
Cleveland Plain Dealer
September 11, 2023
Their names appeared on letters urging fracking Ohio’s state parks. They don’t know how.
Cleveland Plain Dealer
September 10, 2023
Ohio Politics Explained: Court dismisses Congressional redistricting case
Columbus Dispatch Podcast
September 8, 2023
As Ohio makes way for fracking beneath state parks, locals call for transparency
Columbus Dispatch
September 6, 2023
Fracking in Ohio State Parks
Photo Gallery
Columbus Dispatch
September 6, 2023
East Palestine Congressional Field Hearing Set; First Ladies Urge Against State Land Fracking
Gongwer News Service Ohio
September 1, 2023
Pennsylvania Fracking Study Provides Fodder For Ohio Debate
Gongwer News Service Ohio
August 21, 2023
Activists are just citizens who care about Ohio’s parks
Op-ed by Randi Pokladnik
Herald-Star
August 12, 2023
Reader says public needs scientifically based facts
Letter by Randi Pokladnik
Bargain Hunter / Southern Tuscarawas
August 12, 2023
ODNR Wants Limited Light, Noise For Park Fracking
Gongwer News Service Ohio
August 3, 2023
Eastern Ohio must fight to preserve natural resources, stop Salt Fork fracking
Op-ed by Austin Warehime
The Daily Jeffersonian
July 23, 2023
Declaring natural gas ‘green energy’ in chicken bill violated Ohio constitution, groups argue
Energy News Network
July 19, 2023
Ohio commission considers state park drilling requests under expedited timeline
Energy News Network
July 14, 2023
Opposition to Issue 1, U.S. Supreme Court concerns, Ohio fracking
Letter to the Editor by Terry Lodge
The Marion Star
July 14, 2023
Activists rally to prevent fracking under Ohio’s Salt Fork State Park
Allegheny Front
July 7, 2023
Salt Fork State Park, Zepernick Wildlife Area, and Valley Run Wildlife Area in Ohio on List to be Fracked
Letter by Randi Pokladnik
West Virginia Highlands Conservancy
July 6, 2023
Statewide Conservation Group Holds “Rally to Save Salt Fork State Park” from Oil and Gas Extraction
Your Radio Place
July 6, 2023
Save Ohio Parks’ allies rally to fight against fracking
The Times Leader
July 5, 2023
GrassRoot Ohio with Carolyn Harding – video and podcast
Interview with Cathy Cowan Becker and Randi Pokladnik
June 30, 2023
Environmental experts warn fracking on state lands in Ohio is dangerous, economically dubious
Ohio Capital Journal
June 29, 2023
First Nominations For State Land Fracking Could Be Approved In August
Gongwer News Service Ohio
June 29, 2023
Letter to the Editor-Opinion
Carroll County Messenger
Letter by Randi Pokladnik
June 27, 2023
Save Ohio Parks – Jenny Morgan and Cathy Cowan Becker
ComFest Videos
June 23, 2023
Reader says don’t frack Ohio’s parks
Letter by Randi Pokladnik
The Bargain Hunter
June 22, 2023
Time to halt plans for fracking Ohio’s public lands
Frack Check WV
June 17, 2023
State parks, wildlife areas on fracking list
Op-ed by George Banziger
The Marietta Times
June 17, 2023
Bidding begins for oil and gas leases on public land in Ohio
Ohio Capital Journal
June 2, 2023
Save Ohio Parks opposes oil and gas extraction on Ohio public lands
Columbus Free Press
June 1, 2023
Fracking debate continues as Ohio begins parcel leasing
NBC4 – Columbus
May 31, 2023
Twelve Years Later, State Land Leasing Program Officially Launches
Gongwer News Service Ohio
May 30, 2023
We are the protectors of our lands – not the bandits in Columbus
Op-ed by Randy Cunningham
Cleveland.com
May 17, 2023
Throwing us under the fracking truck
Op-ed by Randi Pokladnik
The Times Leader
May 13, 2023
Court Fight Continues With State Land Leasing Set To Launch
Gongwer News Service Ohio
May 12, 2023
Save our state parks from fracking
Letter by Mary Huck
Cleveland.com
May 12, 2023
JCARR Allows State Land Fracking Rule To Advance
Gongwer News Service Ohio
May 9, 2023
Ohio lawmakers disregard public by allowing fracking in state parks
Letter by Dave Lipstreu
Newark Advocate
April 29, 2023
OH Groups Want More Public Feedback on Leasing State Lands for Oil, Gas
Ohio Public News Service
April 24, 2023
‘Stuffed chicken’ bill put our parks on the chopping block
Op-ed by Cathy Cowan Becker
Columbus Dispatch
April 21, 2023
Oil and gas drilling in state parks set to expand, while some say taxes on it are too low
Ohio Capital Journal
April 21, 2023
Environmental groups sue to stop fracking in Ohio state parks
Allegheny Front
April 14, 2023
Don’t frack our state parks to fund tax cuts for the rich
Op-ed by Cathy Cowan Becker
Ohio Capital Journal
April 13, 2023
Ohio Politics Explained: Confusion over abortion drugs and fracking under state parks
Columbus Dispatch Podcast
April 13, 2023
Commission deciding rules on drilling permits on Ohio-owned lands hears from frustrated opponents
Statehouse News Bureau
April 11, 2023
Changes Eyed To Proposed Oil, Gas Leasing Rule
Gongwer News Service Ohio
April 10, 2023
Environmental Groups Sue to Block ‘Unconstitutional’ New Law Allowing Fracking in Ohio State Parks
EcoWatch
April 10, 2023
Green groups sue to stop Ohio from leasing state parks for oil and gas drilling
The Guardian
April 7, 2023
Ohio Law Requiring Public Land Drilling Spurs Groups to Sue
Bloomberg Law
April 7, 2023
Environmental groups sue to block law that could force gas drilling in state parks
Cleveland.com
April 6, 2023
Environmental groups sue to stop Ohio from leasing state parks for oil and gas drilling
Columbus Dispatch
April 6, 2023
Environmental Groups Sue Over State Fracking Law
Gongwer News Service Ohio
April 6, 2023
Ohio’s Bizarre New Law Will Require the Leasing of State Parks for Fracking
Earthjustice
April 6, 2023
Dirty and dangerous fracking is coming to Ohio state parks and public lands
Op-ed by Melinda Zemper
Dayton Daily News
March 31, 2023
Now is good time for regulations on fracking
Op-ed by Melinda Zemper
Cincinnati Enquirer
March 15, 2023
Rush to frack is damaging state lands
Column by Randi Pokladnik
The Bargain Hunter
March 15, 2023
Allowing fracking on Ohio state lands would be a big mistake
Column by Randi Pokladnik
Outdoor News
March 14, 2023
Oil and gas commission looking to lawmakers for increased royalties, fees
Ohio Capital Journal
March 3, 2023
Activists call on oil and gas commission to seek emergency rule regarding extraction on public lands
Columbus Free Press
March 2, 2023
Commission advances rules, leasing forms for drilling on Ohio’s state lands
Ohio Capital Journal
February 2, 2023
New state law: Oil and gas industry has fangs out for Ohio state parks and forests
Columbus Free Press
February 2, 2023
ODNR tackles fracking on public lands
NBC4 – Columbus
February 1, 2023
Opponents of new state law that allows fracking on state-owned land testify in favor of policy changes
WOSU-FM
February 1, 2023
Rules For Fracking On State Land Inch Forward
Gongwer News Service Ohio
February 1, 2023
Fracking in Ohio’s state parks is a recipe for disaster
Op-ed by Melinda Zemper
Cincinnati Enquirer
January 21, 2023
Politicians have put interests of oil, gas industries before Ohioans, parks
Op-ed by Randi Pokladnik
Columbus Dispatch
December 27, 2022