February 26, 2026
2009 Endangerment Finding Repealed

2009 Endangerment Finding Repealed

On Feb. 18, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency repealed the 2009 Endangerment Finding, a science and evidence-based standard for regulating greenhouse gas pollution under the Clean Air Act. The change eliminates federal greenhouse gas standards for vehicles and...
February 25, 2026
ORF Annual Meeting!

ORF Annual Meeting!

Join ORF for our Annual Meeting on February 26, 2026 at 12:00 pm on Zoom. We will review the progress we’ve made to protect, restore, and advocate on behalf of the Ohio River watershed, share our priorities for the year ahead, and offer a timely update on the federal...
February 5, 2026
Education Access Fund Launches in Greater Cincinnati

Education Access Fund Launches in Greater Cincinnati

Ohio River Foundation (ORF) announces the launch of its new River to Classrooms Education Access Fund to engage underserved students in economically disadvantaged communities with its River Explorer (RE) and Mussels in the Classroom (MIC) programs. Thanks to a $25,000...
THE IMPACT

Your Donation Makes a Big Impact

  • $25 can provide food for the freshwater mussel “ambassadors” we use in our Mussels in the Classroom program.
  • $100 can buy water quality equipment to enable us to identify pollution problems.
  • $500 can help 50 students be River Explorers for a day of learning in a river or creek.
  • $1,000 can plant 100 native trees to restore critical habitat and help keep our water clean.