What we do
Protect and Restore the Ohio River and its Watershed
For more than 20 years, Ohio River Foundation has worked diligently to protect and improve the water quality and ecology of the Ohio River and its watershed. We have succeeded in reaching our goals through advocacy, habitat restoration and school education and youth programs.
Education
Habitat Restoration
Advocacy
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How you can help support the Ohio River Foundation
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THE ISSUES
The Ohio River faces many new and complicated challenges
The issues impacting the watershed’s environmental and human health are varied, but focused attention by citizens, government, agriculture and industry can protect and improve its condition, now and in the future. Learn more about the issues that impact your river.
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Ohio River Foundation News & Updates
August 9, 2024
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Press Release
Ohio River Foundation Receives $100,000 in Funding for Habitat Restoration Work
This year Ohio River Foundation (ORF) has been able to expand its habitat restoration work thanks to $100,000 in funding for its Invasive Species Removal Strike Force (ISRSF) activities in Greater Cincinnati. This program allows ORF to partner with additional volunteer groups and expand its service area to protect additional public spaces.
August 2, 2024
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Updates
Local Students Learn about Conservation Careers from Pros Through a Week of Adventure Exploring the Ohio River and its Tributaries
This summer 13 greater Cincinnati area high school students participated in the Ohio River Conservation Course, an intensive week-long course about aquatic science and watershed conservation presented by Ohio River Foundation (ORF), Foundation for Ohio River Education (FORE), Northern Kentucky Sanitation District No. 1 (SD1), and Thomas More University Biological Field Station (TMU).
July 31, 2024
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Cincinnati Coffee Festival
Ohio River Foundation’s Seventh Annual Cincinnati Coffee Festival Returns to Music Hall October 26-27
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 26 and Sunday, October 27. Tickets are on sale now.