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This Sunday, May 18th, kicks off Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Awareness Week.  The week traditionally falls just prior to the Memorial Day Weekend - the unofficial start of summer.  Several governors, county commissioners, and mayors in both infested and non-infested states, including Ohio's Governor Ted Strickland, have made proclamations.  The purpose of the week is to raise awareness about the insect that has already killed over 25 million ash trees and threatens billons more across Ohio and North America. 

In the buckeye state, we can play a very important role in slowing the spread of this exotic invader by limiting the movement of ash trees, firewood, and logs and obeying state and federal quarantines.  Campers are urged to buy local firewood at their destination.  Check out this website for additional information - http://goodcamper.info/

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