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Projects in Athens and Hocking counties receive funding from the Clean Ohio Green Space Conservation Program
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOUB) — Projects in Athens and Hocking counties were named among several across the state to receive grants to help with conservation protecting the region’s natural beauty. The… Read More
What it takes to save some of the world’s most threatened plant species
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — According to scientists, 80 percent of the Earth’s living species are unknown to humans. Even as more are identified, more are disappearing — and sometimes, we… Read More
The Colorado and Ohio rivers are among the ‘most endangered’ in America. Here’s why
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — Growing up, Pittsburgh native Judy Baumgartner saw big plastic pipes from industrial plants going into the Ohio River. This was during the 1960s and 1970s, when… Read More
Small farms in southeast Ohio see transformative potential in the upcoming farm bill
Athens, OHIO (WOUB/Report for America) — A few years ago, Lindsay Klaunig and her partner turned a decrepit plot of country land into a successful local business called Trouvaille Farm…. Read More
FLMR Membership Event
FLMR Members are invited to an evening of music and friends. Bring a guest and encourage them to join. Learn more about FLMR and enjoy music from Sadie Johnson. Sadie… Read More
Rare Conservation Win In Congress Helps Ohio Valley Parks And Monuments
The Ohio River Islands National Wildlife Refuge’s namesake is apparent upon stepping outside its visitors center in Williamstown, West Virginia. Gazing past bird feeders and the forested bank of the Ohio… Read More