News Center – Watershed Programs

Is your community near abandoned mine lands that you’d like to reclaim for economic or recreational purposes?

Apply for a Reclaiming Appalachia Coalition mini-grant that will ... Read More

Mineral City, OH — Join Rural Action’s Middle Tuscarawas River Watershed office for a drive-it-yourself Spring Wetland Tour on May 15.

“Wetlands serve an important role ... Read More

Athens, OH— Are you curious about the outdoors? Do you want to learn how to fish and canoe? Looking to have a fantastic day of ... Read More

Congress is considering legislation that would assist coal communities as they pivot toward local, asset-based economies. This video, which features Rural Action’s Marissa Lautzenheiser, provides ... Read More

Rural Action Director of Northern Programs Marissa Lautzenheiser testified to the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources on March 18 in a hearing ... Read More

A Rural Action proposal to restore wetlands and stream channels in the Western Lake Erie Basin to reduce phosphorus loads has been deemed “Pay for ... Read More

If there’s a stream on or next to your property, you could be eligible to receive free trees as part of an effort to boost ... Read More

Looking for a way to celebrate Valentine’s Day while showing some love for great causes? Look no further …

Create a Custom Heart for Valentine’s ... Read More

When Rural Action’s Marissa Lautzenheiser realized applications were lagging for grants to help Tuscarawas County small businesses weather the COVID-19 pandemic, she took action.

“I started ... Read More

Want to support tree plantings along the Tuscarawas River while getting a jump on next year’s holidays?

Buy a set of holiday cards featuring a few ... Read More