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Grand Lake St. Marys State Park to Get New $2.5M Facility
01/06/2026

A new $2.54 million mixed-use building will be built at Grand Lake St. Marys State Park to replace two old and deteriorating structures that no longer meet operational or visitor needs.Key details:The current camp store and park office are outdated, cramped, and in disrepair, prompting long-standing

Dirksen and Jacquemin Named Guardians of the Lake
12/10/2025

The Lake Improvement Association presented Theresa Dirksen and Dr. Stephen Jacquemin with the Guardian of the Lake Award at its December 2025 member meeting.The Guardian of the Lake Award is presented to individuals who have taken extraordinary action to improve Grand Lake St. Marys, and both recipi

VIDEO: Grand Lake Furbearers
12/09/2025

ODNR Wildlife Research Technician Neil Baker gave a presentation on beavers, muskrats, and other Grand Lake furbearers at the December 2025 Lake Improvement Association meeting. Watch the video and view the presentation below.VIDEOPRESENTATION

VIDEO: Natural Resources Updates Dec. 2025
12/08/2025

Theresa Dirksen presents on ag and natural resources.Mercer County Ag & Natural Resources Director Theresa Dirksen offers an update at the December 2025 Lake Improvement Association meeting. Watch the video, view the presentation, and watch the H2Ohio TAP 2.0 video below.VIDEOPRESENTATIONH2Ohio TAP