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Ohio River Foundation Celebrates 25 Years of Impact!

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.

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Education

Thousands of students participate in our hands-on environmental education programs every year.

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Habitat Restoration

Our restoration program creates better habitats for native species and improves water quality in the Ohio River watershed.

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Advocacy

We are a strong voice for improving water quality and for protecting and restoring the Ohio River and its tributaries.

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Support Us

How you can help support the Ohio River Foundation

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Take action with advocacy

Help us raise awareness at the local, state and federal levels of the need for effective laws and regulations to reduce pollution, restore vital natural systems such as forests and wetlands, and encourage smart growth in our communities.
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Donate

With your tax-deductible Ohio River Foundation investment, we’ll keep you up to date about the state of the Ohio River watershed and what we’re doing to protect and improve it.
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Volunteer

Show your commitment to the Ohio River watershed by becoming an ORF volunteer. Every year, volunteers donate hundreds of hours to ORF programs that advance the river’s health.
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Corporate Opportunities

We offer corporate and business partnership opportunities to help with our work. Opportunities are flexible and can be customized to meet your institution’s needs.
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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 26, 2025
How to Prepare Your Yard for Fall and Benefit the Ohio River and its Watershed!
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How to Prepare Your Yard for Fall and Benefit the Ohio River and its Watershed!

Welcome fall! There are so many ways to celebrate this special time of year, but one big one is preparing our green spaces for winter. Parking that lawn mower and putting away the garden gloves for a few months might feel like a welcome break. But before you do, we...
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August 14, 2025
The Cincinnati Coffee Festival Returns!
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The Cincinnati Coffee Festival Returns!

The Cincinnati Coffee Festival returns for 2025, set for October 25th and 26th! The event will be hosted at Cincinnati Music Hall in Over-The-Rhine, taking place in the large ballroom. It will feature over 55 vendors, offering attendees the chance to learn about the...
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July 28, 2025
Ohio River Foundation Partners With Northern Row!
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Ohio River Foundation Partners With Northern Row!

Ohio River Foundation is excited to announce our partnership with Northern Row Brewing & Distillery to launch their newest liquor, Good River Vodka. With the launch of Good River Vodka, Northern Row aims to support local waterway habitat conservation and protect...
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Ohio River Foundation

An environmental non-profit that protects and improves the Ohio River and its watershed through advocacy, habitat restoration, school education, and youth programs.

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  • About Us
  • The Ohio River
  • Board & Staff
  • Jobs and Internships
  • Our Partners

Our Work

  • Advocacy
  • Habitat Restoration
  • Education Programs
  • Cincinnati Coffee Festival

Support Us

  • Donate
  • Fund a Project
  • Take Action
  • Volunteer
  • Contact Us
  • Rivers to Classrooms Education Access Fund

Contact Us

P.O. Box 42460, Cincinnati, OH 45242

orf@ohioriverfdn.org

513-460-3365

 

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