Fund a Project
Fund a Habitat Restoration Project
For more than 20 years, Ohio River Foundation has worked with local governments, parks, and private landowners on habitat restoration projects.
Restoration Project Management
$10k – $2m
Ensure the success of restoration projects by funding the management needed to plan, fundraise, coordinate, and implement these critical efforts.
Native Tree Planting
$5k – $25k
Restore critical habitats by supporting the planting of native trees such as Sycamore and Sugar Maple that provide important shade and habitat for wildlife. Learn more
Live Stake Installation
$5k – $50k
Help restore eroding shorelines and improve water quality by funding the installation of live stakes, young plant cuttings that can grow into large trees and provide vital habitat for wildlife. Learn more
Invasive Species Removal
$5k – $100k
Support the removal of invasive species, such as Callery pear and Honeysuckle. This important work improves pollinator habitats, biodiversity, and water quality. Learn more
Wetland Restoration
$5k – $500k
Improve water quality and create habitat for fish and wildlife by supporting the restoration of degraded wetlands in the Ohio River watershed.
Pollinator Habitat Creation
$5k – $500k
Create habitats in the Ohio River Watershed to provide food and shelter for crucial pollinators, such as bees and butterflies, which are essential for food production.
Barrier Removal
$50k – $2m
Restore the natural flow of rivers, streams, and creeks by supporting the removal of obsolete and unsafe dams and low-water crossings that pose transportation and recreation hazards and impair water quality and the migration of aquatic species. Learn more
Have an idea for a project?
Have an idea for a unique restoration project? Contact us to discuss partnership opportunities and how we can work together to protect and restore the Ohio River and its watershed.