This month ORF’s team of educators joined the Hamilton County Conservation District on Mill Creek to collect, identify, and learn about the fish living there.
This year Ohio River Foundation (ORF) has been able to expand its habitat restoration work thanks to $100,000 in funding for its Invasive Species Removal Strike Force (ISRSF) activities in Greater Cincinnati. This program allows ORF to partner with additional volunteer groups and expand its service area to protect additional public spaces.
This summer 13 greater Cincinnati area high school students participated in the Ohio River Conservation Course, an intensive week-long course about aquatic science and watershed conservation presented by Ohio River Foundation (ORF), Foundation for Ohio River Education (FORE), Northern Kentucky Sanitation District No. 1 (SD1), and Thomas More University Biological Field Station (TMU).
The Cincinnati Coffee Festival is returning to the beautiful ballroom at Cincinnati Music Hall this fall. The popular annual festival is set to take place Saturday, October 26 and Sunday, October 27. Tickets are on sale now.
Water. We are all keenly aware of its value in our day-to-day lives. The human body is over 70% water. There aren’t many topics as personal or precious as abundant, clean, healthy water. But do we all really understand where our water comes from and how that journey...
The decision, which overturns Chevron v. NRDC and decades of precedent, will have far-reaching implications by weakening the ability of any federal agency, regardless of political administration, to adopt regulations that are protective of public health and safety, the environment, and financial security.
While it is sometimes hard to believe, Ohio River Foundation (ORF) is in its 24th year of protecting, educating, and advocating on behalf of the Ohio River Watershed! This year is already flying by as we continue to build on the successes of 2023. In 2023, the ORF...
Ohio River Foundation (ORF) is pleased to announce that Allison Gerrety has joined the team as Development Director. Gerrety will be responsible for leading ORF’s development and fundraising efforts. Gerrety has extensive experience advancing nonprofit missions...
Today is Mother’s Day, and it’s a great day to show appreciation for all the mother figures in your life. At ORF, we’re extending that to some of our favorite freshwater females. There’s a complex and amazing Mother’s Day story just below the...
Ohio River Foundation was able to raise more than $21,000 at its annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival on Friday, April 19 at the Woodward Theater. The Festival sold out with 150 people in attendance. Proceeds from the event will support ORF’s exciting education, restoration, and advocacy programs that fulfill its mission to protect and improve the water quality in the Ohio River Watershed, a source of drinking water to millions of people.
Chances are you have memories of playing in a creek as a kid. Even if this wasn’t part of your regular routine, if you did it, even once, the experience has stuck with you. You can probably recall the feeling you had freely playing, exploring, and splashing in the...
For decades toxic forever chemicals have been allowed into the environment without public and environmental health protections. Ohio River Foundation applauds this step by US EPA to take the first step by placing restrictive limits on the presence of six PFAS...
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 festival will be on Friday, April 19 at the Woodward Theater in Over-the-Rhine. The...
Ohio River Foundation (ORF) has received almost $100,000 in funding for its Invasive Species Removal Strike Force (ISRSF) activities in Greater Cincinnati. Corporate volunteers from throughout Greater Cincinnati participate in hands-on restoration work to remove invasive species and, in some cases, plant native trees in removal areas. Funding for this program is provided in part by The Duke Energy Foundation, L.L. Nippert Charitable Foundation, and The H.B., E.W., and F.R. Luther Charitable Foundation, Fifth Third Bank, N.A., Trustee.
Have you noticed over the last week or more throughout the Midwest the forest understory is turning green? According to the calendar, spring is officially here but sadly most of the green you are seeing right now is non-native, invasive, Amur Honeysuckle. All year...
APPLICATION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO APRIL 15; 2024 program dates are June 24-28 Ohio River Foundation (ORF), along with Foundation for Ohio River Education (FORE), Sanitation District No. 1 (SD1), and Thomas More University Biological Field Station (TMU) are offering a...
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 2023 and learn more about what we’re working on this year. We discussed details about our education and...
During this FREE online event, students will connect with some of the coolest and craziest freshwater creatures found in our local watershed. We will explore what watershed conservation looks like right here in our own backyards. In addition, we will also host a panel of scientists and professionals in the field to discuss careers in conservation science and watershed biology.
Today is February 13th, otherwise known as Galentine’s Day. And it’s a great day to show appreciation for all the women in your life. At ORF, we’re extending that to some of our favorite freshwater females. There’s a complex and amazing love story...
Accepting submissions now through March 15, 2024 It’s time to combine your creativity and some caffeine for a great cause! The Cincinnati Coffee Festival is now accepting entries for the 2024 Poster Competition. This is a chance to get your artwork in front of...
