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2025 Press Releases

Wayne National Forest closes Timbre Ridge Lake for dam repairs

Release Date: May 2nd, 2025
NELSONVILLE, Ohio (May 2, 2025) — The Wayne National Forest has closed Timbre Ridge Lake in Lawrence County, Ohio, for public safety after…

Wayne National Forest monitoring situation at Timbre Ridge Dam after heavy rainfall

Release Date: April 22nd, 2025
NELSONVILLE, Ohio (April 17, 2025) — The Wayne National Forest is monitoring Timbre Ridge Dam in Lawrence County, Ohio after recent heavy rainfall…

Wayne National Forest announces spring prescribed burns

Release Date: February 28th, 2025
NELSONVILLE, Ohio (Feb. 28, 2025) — The Wayne National Forest will conduct spring prescribed fires in five areas totaling up to 4,555 acres between…

Wayne National Forest seeks hosts for Leith Run, Oak Hill and Iron Ridge campgrounds

Release Date: January 17th, 2025
NELSONVILLE, Ohio (Jan. 16, 2025) — The Wayne National Forest seeks volunteer hosts for Leith Run Campground, located in Washington County, and Oak…