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Faber
Receives the Ohio Department of Natural Resources' Cardinal Award from
Director Jim Zehringer
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Faber
Recognized for Commitment to Safeguard Ohio Natural Resources
COLUMBUS - Today at the Indian Lake State Park Campground, Senate
PresidentKeith Faber (R-Celina) received the Ohio Department of Natural
Resources' prestigious Cardinal Award in recognition of his commitment
to maintaining and preserving Ohio's natural resources.
"I'm grateful to Director Jim Zehringer and ODNR for this honor," said
Faber. "Ohio's vast natural resources are vital to our state's economy
and tourism industry, and they provide educational and recreational
opportunities for every Ohioan. The Senate will continue to partner
with Governor Kasich's administration to ensure that we preserve and
enhance our natural treasures for future generations."
President Faber has played a influential role in securing major
investments for Ohio's state park system. In 2014, President Faber
worked with Governor John Kasich to secure $88.5 million in capital
budget funds for Ohio's state parks, the largest investment in thirty
years. In this General Assembly, he successfully secured $38.5 million
in additional capital funds.
Faber has also played an instrumental role in securing state of the art
dredges for Ohio lakes, including Grand Lake St. Mary's in his
district. Today at Indian Lake, plans for a second dredge were
announced.
"Senator Faber has been an outstanding advocate for Ohio State Parks,
helping provide Ohioans with great outdoor spaces all across the
state," said ODNR Director Jim Zehringer. "His efforts have helped
launch a renovation and rejuvenation project at state park properties
that is unprecedented."
Since 1971, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) has
presented the Cardinal Award to volunteers, writer, naturalists,
farmers, biologists, educators, public officials and other individuals
who support ODNR's mission to strike a balance between preservation and
wise use of Ohio's natural resources.
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