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July 1, 2024

Statement on Chevron Supreme Court Decision

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.

June 18, 2024

2023 ORF Impact Report is Now Available!

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...

May 31, 2024

Allison Gerrety Joins Ohio River Foundation as Development Director

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...

October 17, 2023

Eight Species of Freshwater Mussels Declared Extinct

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...

August 11, 2023

WEBINAR: Tree of Heaven and Spotted Lanternfly – What You Need to Know

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...

May 25, 2023

Sackett v. EPA SCOTUS Ruling is a Major Blow to Clean Water Act

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...

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