On Oct. 17, 2023, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officially removed 21 species from the endangered species list. Unfortunately, these species have been removed not because they have recovered but because they are officially being declared extinct. Eight of these...
ORV CISMA presented a webinar on two invasive species of growing concern that everyone should be aware of: Tree of Heaven and the Spotted Lanternfly. Bob Bruner, Exotic Forest Pest Specialist, Purdue University Extension discussed how they are connected, why they are...
The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Sackett vs. EPA dealt a major blow to the Clean Water Act, placing in jeopardy millions of acres of wetlands and all people and wildlife that depend on these waterbodies for flood protection, sustenance, and other ecological...
Ohio River Foundation Annual Report now available. After 22 years, Ohio River Foundation (ORF) has seen an inflection point in its growth. In comparison to other parts of the country, the Ohio River Watershed has historically been the poor stepsister of conservation...
Tickets to go on sale this summer; proceeds benefit Cincinnati non-profit Ohio River Foundation 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...
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...