Education Access Fund
We’re launching the Education Access Fund to combat educational disparities.
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
February 5, 2026
Updates
Education Access Fund Launches in Greater Cincinnati
Ohio River Foundation (ORF) announces the launch of its new River to Classrooms Education Access Fund to engage underserved students in economically disadvantaged communities with its River Explorer (RE) and Mussels in the Classroom (MIC) programs. Thanks to a $25,000...
February 4, 2026
Updates
Rich Cogen and Melinda Voss Featured on “What’s the Point?”
This past Saturday, ORF’s Rich Cogen and Melinda Voss sat down with Andy Furman on WDJO’s “What’s the Point?”, a weekly radio show that spotlights the Cincinnati area’s non-profit space. They discussed the mission and founding of...
January 27, 2026
Updates
Ohio River Foundation Receives $1.4 Million Wetlands Grant
Ohio River Foundation (ORF) has been awarded a $1.4 million grant from the H2Ohio Program of the State of Ohio to manage the creation of a 30-acre complex of wetlands along the Scioto River in Pickaway County, Ohio. Wetlands function like kidneys for the planet. They...