Federal government will put 2,840 acres of Ohio’s only national forest out to bid for fracking

By: Megan Henry

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: July 30, 2026

Words: 692

Last Updated: 4 days, 6 hours ago

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Nearly 3,000 acres of land in Ohio’s only national forest will be auctioned for fracking in September.

The Bureau of Land Management announced 41 parcels totaling 2,840 acres in Wayne National Forest will go up for a bid on Sept. 15. The announcement was made earlier this month and these parcels are in Monroe and Washington counties.

“Leasing is the first step in the process to develop federal oil and gas resources. …

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