Ohio's Living Waterways
We combine scientific watershed monitoring with hands-on volunteer action to restore and preserve the fragile freshwater ecosystems that sustain our local communities.
Three Critical Basins
90%
runoff reduction target
14
monitored watersheds
120 mi
of river corridors
Ohio River Tributaries
Lake Erie Basin
Inland Lakes
We restore riparian buffers along southern Ohio streams, stabilizing eroding banks and creating natural shaded canopies to cool critical freshwater habitats.
Our coastal restoration projects focus on planting native wetland species to filter agricultural runoff before it reaches the shallow, sensitive western basin.
From Portage Lakes to Grand Lake St. Marys, we deploy local volunteer teams to monitor water quality and mitigate seasonal blue-green algae blooms.
Community Watershed Workshops
We believe that lasting conservation starts at home. Our weekend workshops teach local families how to build rain gardens, reduce household runoff, and identify native aquatic species.
By translating complex watershed science into simple, everyday actions, we empower Ohio residents to become active guardians of their local streams and lakes.
Protect Your Local Watershed
Access our water quality databases, download local stewardship guides, or join an upcoming shoreline monitoring team in your county.