Many of these plans identify preservation of a diversity of flora and fauna as the primary management goal. State Agency Training Agency personnel training is primarily accomplished through in-service workshops, and touches on biodiversity issues. Impact Assessment Ohio does not have specific requirements for agencies to assess proposed actions for their impact on biological resources. Habitat Acquisition Ohio has land acquisition programs designed to protect natural areas and wildlife. For example, the Division of Wildlife and Division of Natural Areas and Preserves have land acquisition programs.
Funding comes from general tax revenues and contributions from the state tax checkoff.
The Ohio River Management Fund provides monies for the purpose of acquiring critical habitat areas of the Ohio River. Monies for this fund came from the settlement of a major pollution case on the river. The Parks and Natural Resources Assistance Grant Program provides grants to local government entities to acquire land for public recreation and the preservation of wetlands or unique habitats. Ohio also has a Wetland Habitat Stamp program that divides funds between acquisition, development, management and preservation of water-fowl areas in the state. Private Land Conservation Ohio has some private land conservation programs.