The Ohio River Way is proud to announce the election of three new Vice Chairs to its Executive Committee, representing Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. Councilwoman Mary Allen of New Richmond, OH; Christy Noll, Executive Director of the Boone Conservancy; and Mike Perleberg,

Officially set for May 5-15, we're looking forward to paddling 286 miles in this year's Ohio River Way Challenge. Our guide has grown in page count and distribution, and we're still accepting a few final ads for our upcoming guide. Finally, at our next Coalition Meeting on Feb. 20, we're excited to host Chris Schack to discuss how to implement kayak rental lockers in your community. Read all about these updates.

As we step into 2025, we're filled with excitement for the possibilities ahead—new adventures, stronger communities, and an even greater connection to the beautiful Ohio River region. 

It's been a year of exciting growth at the Ohio River Way! As we take stock of all that we've accomplished over the past year, we want to express our sincere gratitude to our partners and members who have helped us along the way.

As the year winds down, we want to take a moment to thank everyone who joined us at our coalition meeting last month. This season of gratitude reminds us how fortunate we are to have such a dedicated group of individuals working together to support river communities and protect our waterways. 

We've been busy installing new water trail signs to help guide and welcome visitors along the Ohio River Way! These signs are an exciting step forward in enhancing navigation and promoting the unique beauty of our river communities. With each new marker, we're making the Ohio River more accessible and enjoyable for everyone—from weekend paddlers to seasoned adventurers.

Autumn has always been synonymous with change. As the leaves transform into fiery hues it reminds us that growth often comes through adaptation and renewal.  At the Ohio River Way, we embrace that same spirit of change in our mission to enhance communities along the Ohio River. Whether creating new recreational opportunities, fostering environmental stewardship, or promoting economic vitality, we're committed to building a brighter, more sustainable future for the region. 

Thank you to those who were able to join us last week at the 2024 Ohio River Way Summit! The enthusiasm and energy throughout the event and in our breakout sessions were truly inspiring. It’s clear that everyone is as passionate as we are about making our river communities thrive.

Whether you're attending this year’s Ohio River Way Summit or one of our many upcoming partner events along the river, you are contributing to a powerful connection between our communities and the river that unites us all.

We're excited to announce that our 2024 Ohio River Way Summit will be in Maysville, KY, Sept. 11-12. We would love to see you there, and we will be sharing more details about the program soon.

"Now is the time for the Ohio" is a recurring theme in Morgan Atkinson's new documentary, This Is The Ohio. With advocacy for a restoration initiative and $152M in Ohio, it couldn't be truer.

Free to join us as we paddle through your community during the 2024 Ohio River Way Challenge? 🛶

Ebb and flow. Sometimes things take a while, and sometimes they come together all at once.

This is the Ohio, a new one-hour documentary, offers a fresh perspective on the Ohio River. Make sure to check it out at this crucial time for the health of the river.

Check here updates from the Ohio River Way, including on the success of Morgan Atkinson’s documentary, This is the Ohio: Life, Death, Rebirth of the Beautiful River!

Curious about fishing on the Ohio River? Here’s some advice from a sage angler, from bait, to safety, to what’s hidden in the river’s murky depths.

We can't predict the future, but we should provision for it; so writes Wendell Berry, the Kentucky environmentalist, agrarian, and author. This January, the Ohio River Way is in the midst of provisioning for the coming year.

Last year was a transformative year for us. With the new year the cycle of change and growth is about to begin again, for us and the river.