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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Support Us

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

With your tax-deductible Ohio River Foundation investment, 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

November 12, 2024
Cincinnati Coffee Festival Raised $100,000 to Support Ohio River Foundation
Cincinnati Coffee Festival

Cincinnati Coffee Festival Raised $100,000 to Support Ohio River Foundation

Ohio River Foundation (ORF) presented its seventh annual Cincinnati Coffee Festival at the iconic Cincinnati Music Hall this past October. The event raised more than $100,000 to support ORF’s impactful education, restoration, and advocacy programs to fulfill our mission to protect and improve the ecology in the Ohio River watershed, a source of drinking water for millions of people.

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