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Restoring and protecting the Ohio River watershed

What We Do
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.

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Education

Thousands of students participate in our hands-on environmental education programs every year.

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Habitat Restoration

Our restoration program creates better habitats for native species and improves water quality in the Ohio River watershed.

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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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How you can help support the Ohio River Foundation

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Take action with advocacy

Help us raise awareness at the local, state and federal levels of the need for effective laws and regulations to reduce pollution, restore vital natural systems such as forests and wetlands, and encourage smart growth in our communities.
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Donate or become a member

With your tax-deductible Ohio River Foundation membership, we’ll keep you up to date about the state of the Ohio River watershed and what we’re doing to protect and improve it.
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Volunteer

Show your commitment to the Ohio River watershed by becoming an ORF volunteer. Every year, volunteers donate hundreds of hours to ORF programs that advance the river’s health.
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Corporate Opportunities

We offer corporate and business partnership opportunities to help with our work. Opportunities are flexible and can be customized to meet your institution’s needs.
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THE ISSUES

The Ohio River faces many new and complicated challenges

The issues impacting the watershed’s environmental and human health are varied, but focused attention by citizens, government, agriculture and industry can protect and improve its condition, now and in the future. Learn more about the issues that impact your river.

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Ohio River Foundation News & Updates

August 20, 2023
Tickets on Sale Now for Sixth Annual Cincinnati Coffee Festival
Cincinnati Coffee Festival

Tickets on Sale Now for Sixth Annual Cincinnati Coffee Festival

The Midwest’s premier coffee festival returns to Music Hall October 21-22, 2023 One of Cincinnati’s favorite festivals is returning this fall. Tickets are now on sale for the Cincinnati Coffee Festival benefiting Ohio River Foundation. The sixth annual Cincinnati...
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August 15, 2023
Tri-state Invasive Species Management Group Receives Additional Funding to Expand Work
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Tri-state Invasive Species Management Group Receives Additional Funding to Expand Work

ORV CISMA awarded grants from Duke Energy Foundation and L&L Nippert Charitable Foundation to continue invasive plant species removal

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August 11, 2023
WEBINAR: Tree of Heaven and Spotted Lanternfly – What You Need to Know
ORV CISMA

WEBINAR: Tree of Heaven and Spotted Lanternfly – What You Need to Know

ORV CISMA presented a webinar on two invasive species of growing concern that everyone should be aware of: Tree of Heaven and the Spotted Lanternfly. Bob Bruner, Exotic Forest Pest Specialist, Purdue University Extension discussed how they are connected, why they are...
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Ohio River Foundation

An environmental non-profit that protects and improves the Ohio River and its watershed through advocacy, habitat restoration, school education, and youth programs.

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