Ohio River Sweep

Join WV Water Research Institute and Ascend WV at Hazel Ruby McQuain Park 185 Garrett St Morgantown, WV 26501 for an Ohio River Sweep litter cleanup! Register here!

Join ORSANCO and FORE at Newport on the Levee for America’s River Roots Festival! America’s River Roots is a signature event to kick off America’s 250th celebration, scheduled for October 08-12, 2025 on the Cincinnati, Covington and Newport riverfronts. Join us in a celebration of the vibrant culture of America’s river cities, where we honor […]

Join us on Wednesday, July 16th as we explore the fish and plankton living in the Ohio River!  

Registration is now open for the Ohio River Conservation Course (ORCC). This week-long course will focus on career exploration, hands-on biology fieldwork, habitat restoration, networking with diverse professionals, and fun and adventure exploring the Ohio River and its tributaries. We will wade in the water collecting live specimens and fish, test water chemistry, go electrofishing, […]

Registration is now open for the Ohio River Conservation Course (ORCC). This week-long course will focus on career exploration, hands-on biology fieldwork, habitat restoration, networking with diverse professionals, and fun and adventure exploring the Ohio River and its tributaries. We will wade in the water collecting live specimens and fish, test water chemistry, go electrofishing, […]

Get in on the adventure at the Outdoors for All Expo. The FREE Friday night party has something for everyone! Check out exhibits from local parks, outdoor outfitters, adventure experts and environmentally minded organizations. Enjoy live music, local beer and food trucks, too. All are welcome at the Expo, paddlers and non-paddlers alike, so grab […]

Join us at the second annual “Raisin’ Hellbenders: Concert for Conservation”! You can listen to live bluegrass music from local bands, enjoy a guided hike, explore our laboratories, meet local environmental organizations, paddle on the river, and you can see plankton that we catch right from the Ohio River! We hope to see you there!

Join us at the Ohio River Way Challenge docking locations for an evening of environmental education and water quality sampling! May 5: Depart Ashland & Ironton May 5: Stay in Portsmouth May 6: Stay in Vanceburg May 7: Stay in Maysville May 8: Stay in Augusta May 9: Stay at Thomas More May 10: Stay […]