1,000+ Acres Pollinator Project
We’re launching the largest pollinator restoration project in our region!
What we do
Protect and Restore the Ohio River and its Watershed
For more than 20 years, Ohio River Foundation has worked diligently to protect and improve the water quality and ecology of the Ohio River and its watershed. We have succeeded in reaching our goals through advocacy, habitat restoration and school education and youth programs.
Education
Thousands of students participate in our hands-on environmental education programs every year.
Habitat Restoration
Our restoration program creates better habitats for native species and improves water quality in the Ohio River watershed.
Advocacy
We are a strong voice for improving water quality and for protecting and restoring the Ohio River and its tributaries.
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Ohio River Foundation News & Updates
January 13, 2026
Updates
TAKE ACTION by 5:00 PM on January 16! Ohio EPA to Issue Draft Regulation To Allow Pollution from Data Centers
Action Alert! TAKE ACTION by 5:00 PM on January 16! Large data centers are springing up across Ohio and the U.S. They can use huge amounts of freshwater – and may expel huge amounts of wastewater. The wastewater can be hot and contaminated with pollutants. Ohio is the...
January 7, 2026
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Building Impact Together Through Corporate Volunteerism
Over the years, Ohio River Foundation has been lucky to team up with some truly amazing local companies that care just as much about the Ohio River watershed as we do. When these teams trade their desks for gloves and join our restoration crew for a day in the field,...
December 28, 2025
Updates
River Waves – December 2025
Keep up to date on ORF and the latest edition of our River Waves newsletter! Read the latest here.