News Center – Watershed Programs

Terry Van Offeren remembers when vast stretches of Gallia County were a “moonscape,” ravaged by the effects of historic coal mining.

“I saw an aerial photo ... Read More

Mineral City, Ohio — Rural Action and the Huff Run Restoration Partnership will host an annual community meeting virtually on Friday, June 25 from 6 ... Read More

Mineral City, Ohio — Rural Action will be hosting a virtual and in-person hybrid Watershed Camp for kids ages 8-12 in June. Children can learn ... Read More

Mineral City, Ohio — The Huff Run Watershed Restoration Partnership will hold a Spring Litter Pick Up on Saturday, June 5. The organization is part ... Read More

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