On Thursday, June 5th, 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. This comprehensive report 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 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 virtual and in-person outreach events to learn more about the report from Ohio River Basin Alliance and National Wildlife Federation personnel.
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Self-Guided Comment Submission:
The plan itself is located here:
The public comment submission form is here:
A Virtual Option:
Date: Jun 12, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM
Location: Online/Zoom
Registration:
In Person Pittsburgh Meeting Information (Flyer attached)
Date: June 25th, 2025 (Wednesday)
Time: 2 pm – 4 pm
Location:
The Spartan Community Center of Hazelwood
134 East Elizabeth St., Pittsburgh, PA 15207
