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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

March 22, 2023
Ohio River Foundation to Offer Student Conservation Leadership Course for High School Students
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Ohio River Foundation to Offer Student Conservation Leadership Course for High School Students

2023 program dates are June 12-16 and June 26-30; deadline to apply is May 31 Ohio River Foundation is once again offering its popular Student Conservation Leaders Program for greater Cincinnati high school students. The week-long summer course allows students to...
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March 20, 2023
Ohio River Foundation Presents  SYRCL’s The Wild & Scenic Film Festival
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Ohio River Foundation Presents SYRCL’s The Wild & Scenic Film Festival

Film festival is on Friday, April 21 at the Woodward Theater; tickets are on sale now Ohio River Foundation (ORF) is excited to bring The Wild & Scenic Film Festival to Cincinnati to show our city’s commitment to environmental activism and love for nature. The...
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March 13, 2023
Ohio River Foundation Annual Meeting
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Ohio River Foundation Annual Meeting

Meeting recording now available!  In case you missed it, you can view a recording of the annual meeting below. You’ll be able to get an overview of our work in 2022 and learn more about what we’re working on this year. We discussed details about our education and...
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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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