Watersheds

The Ohio Environmental Council’s Clean Water Program provides technical training and organizational assistance to citizen-based coalitions and watershed groups to help them protect the wetlands, headwaters, rivers and lakes they love.

Increased public interest in protecting local rivers, streams, lakes and wetlands has led to the formation of dozens of watershed organizations and river protection groups across the state.

These community-based watershed groups work to protect and restore Ohio’s water resources at the local level. A strong and vibrant watershed community is critical to protecting and restoring Ohio’s rivers and streams. The OEC Watershed Program works around the state to strengthen individual watershed groups and unite them into regional watershed councils.

Regional Watershed Councils

Around Ohio, local watershed groups come together to mentor each other and advocate for their common interest. Visit our Regional Councils page to learn more about the OEC’s efforts to foster the:

• Central Ohio Watershed Council
• Northeast Ohio Watershed Council
• Northwest Ohio Watershed Council
• Southeast Ohio Watershed Council

Do you have a question about filing a verified complaint, citizen suit, 401 rules, stormwater, how to fundraise for your group, how to file formal complaints to the Ohio EPA, how to write a letter to the editor, meet with a public official, how to engage the media, how to write bylaws?

If so, check out our resources under Training & Support and Watershed Watchdogs.