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ODNR Picks New State Park Manager
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) has named Michael Pucak as the new park manager at South Bass Island and Oak Point State Parks. Pucak will be responsible for planning and managing the day-to-day operations of each location, as well as overseeing maintenance for facilities at both state parks.
Pucak has more than 10 years of experience with ODNR. He began as a seasonal employee at Headlands Beach State Park in 2008. After a brief stint with the state of Delaware and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, he returned to ODNR’s Division of Parks and Watercraft in 2014.
Pucak has worked at several state parks including Maumee Bay, East Fork, and Stonelick. He most recently served as the Natural Resource Technician Supervisor at Grand Lake St. Marys State Park in southwestern Ohio.
“I look forward to welcoming visitors to South Bass Island and Oak Point state parks,” said Pucak. “My goal is to find more ways for the parks to improve sustainability, such as replacing single use features with more environmentally friendly options.”
Pucak holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Parks and Resource Management from Slippery Rock University. In the off season, he plans to reside in the greater Toledo region. Pucak enjoys hiking and is an avid golfer in his time off.
South Bass Island offers camping, boating, fishing, picnicking, swimming, and more. Oak Point State Park is a day-use park offering a shelter house for gatherings, boat slips, and restroom facilities.
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