A new plan to protect and restore the waters of the Ohio River Basin recommends dozens of regional solutions to tackle interlinked environmental problems.| WPLN News
In August, the Ohio River Way and the Ohio River Valley Sanitation Commission (ORSANCO) sponsored “river sweep” events on four Ohio River islands in the Louisville area. Eighteen Mile Island, Twelve Mile Island, Six Mile Island and Sand Island. These river cleanups are an essential part of the effort to protect the water quality of the Ohio River. The Ohio River provides clean and safe drinking water and recreation opportunities for millions of people in the region. | fallsoftheohio.org
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum recently announced that the Ohio River Way has been designated as a national water trail. As is the Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail, the Ohio River Way National Water Trail is now part of the National Trails System.| fallsoftheohio.org
