1,000 Acres Pollinator Project
We’ve launched 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
October 5, 2026
Updates
Cincinnati Coffee Festival to Support Pollinator Survival
Ohio River Foundation’s 2026 Cincinnati Coffee Festival will be Oct. 24 and 25th at the Cincinnati Music Hall. It will feature over 60 vendors, offering attendees the chance to learn about the art of making the perfect cup of coffee, sample exceptional coffees and...
August 31, 2026
Updates
Welcoming Ohio River Foundation to the MJV Network
We’ve added another key partner to our 1,000 Acres Pollinator Habitat Project…Monarch Joint Venture! Read all about them and our Project in this announcement:
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...