October 30, 2021




During the last two weeks of June, ORF offered its first-ever Student Conservation Leaders course.


Come work with us! We’re hiring an Education Programs Manager to manage and grow our education programs.

We have completed our major habitat restoration project installing 10,000 live stakes on Ohio River tributaries!

Ohio River Foundation’s first Earth Month Challenge encourages participants to live a “greener” lifestyle in whatever way appeals to them.

High school students with an interest in science and conservation won’t want to miss Ohio River Foundation (ORF)’s new Student Conservation Leaders program this summer.

Ohio River Foundation (ORF) is embarking on the largest habitat restoration project ever undertaken in Southwest Ohio.

Cincinnati Coffee Festival’s new “Fill the Cup” fundraiser lets participants help combat food insecurity, protect drinking water and support local coffee shops – all while enjoying some delicious perks.

Ohio River Foundation (ORF) has launched Save Our Parks, an invasive species removal program.

The Ohio River Valley Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (ORV CISMA) is getting a new digital presence.

Ohio River Foundation (ORF) has a new team member to help with its popular Mussels in the Classroom education program.
10 Ways you can Save Water. 1. Buy high efficiency high performance shower heads from ORF. 2. Use water filters and buy less bottled water.

Ohio River Foundation (ORF) is waiving all fees for its Mussels in the Classroom program for fall 2020.
10 ways you can have a healthy home habitat. 1. Start a compost pile. 2. Recycle all you can. 3. If you don’t have space for a garden, try container gardening in 5-gallon buckets.

How to control invasive species on your property that lead to decreased biodiversity, poorer habitats for wildlife and lower water quality.

A refrigerator floating down the Ohio River two decades ago set plans for the Ohio River Foundation (ORF) in motion. The nonprofit dedicated to protecting and improving the water quality and ecology of the Ohio River and its watershed celebrates its 20th anniversary on April 14, 2020.
10 ways to green your routine. 1. Remove non-native plants on your property. 2. Use bird feeders, bird baths, and bird houses. 3. Help a turtle cross the road!
The fourth annual Cincinnati Coffee Festival returns to Music Hall in 2020! The largest coffee festival in the Midwest will be held in the beautiful ballroom at Cincinnati Music Hall, 1241 Elm St. in Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati. It’s set to take place Saturday, Sept. 12 and Sunday, Sept. 13.

You can protect your watershed by doing these 10 things: 1. Collect rainwater for watering your garden. 2. Explore a local stream. 3. Plant a tree