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Ohio River Basin Restoration & Protection Report: A Case Statement for the Need for Federal Investments in the Basin

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On Thursday, June 05, the Ohio River Basin Alliance, the National Wildlife Federation, and the University of Louisville’s Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute released the Ohio River Basin Restoration and Protection Plan, a comprehensive report that recognizes the numerous environmental improvements in recent decades while calling attention to existing and emerging threats that command a basin-wide, collaborative  effort to ensure drinking water, healthy ecosystems, and vibrant economies throughout the region. The report draws from the expertise of a diverse technical committee, including local, state, and regional agencies, academic institutions, industry, and non-governmental organizations, along with input from our Tribal partners and residents in the region who participated in community input sessions.

The plan will be open for public comment through July 18 at 6 PM Eastern, 5 PM Central. Please click the buttons below to read and comment on the plan, as well as explore the restoration report portal to explore virtual and in-person opportunities to learn more about the plan from Ohio River Basin Alliance and National Wildlife Federation personnel.


Open for Public Comment through July 18

OHIO RIVER
BASIN ALLIANCE

What We Do

ORBA is a collaborative, unified voice of stakeholders striving to sustain healthy ecosystems, thriving river communities, and vibrant water-dependent economies in the Ohio River Basin through advocating for dedicated federal funding for the region.

Who We Are

ORBA is comprised of over 800 members including professionals, academics, government officials, and interested members of the public. ORBA is led by a Board of Trustees, and consults with a technical committee of over 120 experts in the field.

Where We Began

ORBA began in 2009 as an outgrowth of the Ohio River Basin Summit co-led by Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission (ORSANCO), the US Army Corps of Engineers, and the US Environmental Protection Agency.

Upcoming Events

Press Conference

June 5, 2025

Ohio River Aerial View

Photo Contest

Due July 1

Ohio River Aerial View

ORB Confluence

October 16-18, 2025

Ohio River Aerial View

In the News

Ohio River restoration plan hopes to rally federal support for watershed

Allegheny Front

June 20, 2025

Ohio River Basin Caucus Co-Chair Morgan McGarvey

Editorial: The Ohio River basin is essential to America’s
economy and environment. It needs more attention from
Washington

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

June 19, 2025

Ohio River Basin Caucus Co-Chair Morgan McGarvey

Membership Map

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