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The many faces of the School of Environment and Natural Resources invite you to discover our extension and outreach programs, our multiple research locations, the academic programs our students are engaged in, and the research being conducted by our faculty. Let this site be your guide in your discovery through this amazing school- it is our passion to help you find your fit at The Ohio State University's School of Environment and Natural Resources and make your SENR experience exceptional.  En Español

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  • People walking across the Oval at Ohio State during Spring.

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  • A workshop at the Ohio Agroforestry Summit.

    Farmers, forest-owners, and friends convened in Wooster, Ohio for the first-ever Ohio Agroforestry Summit. More than 120 people attended the spring event, an indicator of the growing public interest in agroforestry across the state. 

    Agroforestry involves practices that combine tree management with other agricultural enterprises on the same piece of land. Meghan Edwards, a graduate student in the School of Environment and Natural Resources (SENR) at The Ohio State University organized the Summit and has been studying the drivers and barriers to using different agroforestry practices as part of a multi-state effort to create agroforestry peer-to-peer networks in the upper Midwest. With support from the USDA and National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, the project aims to expand use of agroforestry practices and markets by small and medium sized farms in Ohio, Michigan, and Wisconsin. SENR faculty member Doug Jackson-Smith leads the project. 

    Learn more about the first-ever Ohio Agroforestry Summit >>

  • Marine debris is defined as any solid, manufactured material that has been disposed of or abandoned in the marine environment or the Great Lakes.

    Plastics permeate every part of our lives, from packaging for food and beverages, to our clothing, to cosmetics and medical supplies. It’s estimated that each year, nearly 22 million pounds of plastic enters the Great Lakes, posing threats to the environment and, potentially, public health.

    Part of the solution to this problem involves helping people make a connection between the convenience of plastic and how pervasive it is, said Abigail Comar, Ohio Sea Grant’s marine debris outreach specialist. Through her role based in northeast Ohio, Comar contributes to ongoing projects helping to raise awareness about plastic pollution and marine debris.

    Marine debris is defined as any solid, manufactured material that has been disposed of or abandoned in the marine environment or the Great Lakes

    “Plastic has become a part of almost every single aspect of everyone’s life,” Comar said. “I think bringing intentional awareness to its presence and how you interact with it is an important stepping stone toward making change.” 

    Read more about raising awareness about plastic pollution in the Great Lakes >>

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