1,000+ Acres Pollinator Project
We’re launching the largest pollinator restoration project in our region!
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
Thousands of students participate in our hands-on environmental education programs every year.
Habitat Restoration
Our restoration program creates better habitats for native species and improves water quality in the Ohio River watershed.
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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Ohio River Foundation News & Updates
June 24, 2026
Updates
A Win for Freshwater Mussels — But the Ohio River Was Left Behind
Federal critical habitat designation protects nearly 3,814 river miles nationwide, but excludes the Ohio River—even as a newly discovered sheepnose mussel population thrives near New Richmond, Ohio This spring, a landmark federal rule designated critical habitat for...
May 1, 2026
Updates
How Fish Grow Flowers
The cascading connections between land and water are too numerous to count. The lines between the two get blurry. Standing on the water’s edge, we can see and feel the difference between water and land, but the ecological relationships are constantly flowing...
April 9, 2026
Updates
2025 Annual Impact Report Released
ORF has released the 2025 edition of our Annual Impact Report! To view it, click here.