Register for our Coalition Meetings

We meet virtually on the third Thursdays of each month at 10am EST. All are welcome to join our Coalition Meetings! You can find our recorded Coalition Meetings here.

Join one of our Committees

The Ohio River Way’s Coalition has a number of committees you can join. Their scope and work varies, but they all foster valuable connections between peers in your profession along the river. Scroll to learn more ↓

Conservation Committee

Chairs: Christy Noll, Mark Jacobs, & Jack Sutton

The Conservation Committee promotes the protection and conservation of natural resources within the Ohio River ecosystem by:

  • Identifying and prioritizing natural ecosystems for focused protection and potential public access

  • Promoting local conservation education

  • Identifying funding opportunities for natural resource protection along the Ohio River corridor in the ORW work area

Tourism Committee

Chairs: Mary Allen, Noelle Szydlyk, & Cassandra Hurst

The Tourism Committee is fostering synergy around a collective vision to brand our corridor as a regional and national destination for outdoor enthusiasts. It serves as a forum for folks from organizations such as tourism attractions, destination marketing organizations, local governments, and main street associations along the river.

River Sweep Committee

The Clean Ohio River Committee facilitates and promotes River Sweep events throughout our corridor. Led by ORSANCO, River Sweep events are litter clean-ups along waterway shorelines.

Chair: Annette Shumard, Rick Jansen

History & Heritage Committee

The History & Heritage Committee supports the research and delivery of historical resources. It maintains relationships with national and regional groups interested in Ohio River history and heritage, especially ORVILLE (the Ohio River Valley Innovation Library and Learning Engagement project). All are welcome - members do not need to be professional practitioners to join.

Chair: Paul Tenkotte

Bicycling & Trails

The bicycling working group focuses on supporting the development of land-based trail systems along the Ohio River. Key goals incude improving regional bicycling connectivity and safety and the promotion of river walks in local communities.

Chair: Wade Johnston, Brad Bowers

GIS Subcommittee

Chair: Margaret Minzner

The GIS Subcommittee of the Conservation Committee connects GIS professionals throughout our region to help map relevant datasets and priorities for conservation and recreational access along the Ohio River.