Linking Fairfield, Hocking and Athens Counties through stewardship, education and recreation
| Take a pictorial tour of the Hocking River |
| See a map of our watershed |
| Read a study about tourism on the Hocking |
| View historical photos of the Hocking |
Sponsorship of the Friends of the Hocking River cleanup and RiverFest |
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| Jerry Iles (OSU Watershed Management Agent / HRC Trustee) , Kristy Hunt and Steve Williams (Ohio EPA) address community members at a Well Head Protection Strategy meeting held in Athens on November 28th, 2001. This community forum was attended by over 50 concerned citizens. The forum was sponsored by the Hocking River Commission, OSU Extension and the Athens Chapter of The League of Women Voters. |
Our current project is protection of riparian lands through the purchase of conservation easements through private lands bordering the Hocking and acquisition of property with scenic, recreational and historic value.
Details on our recent activities
Falls Mill, Logan, Ohio
Frost, Ohio
Athens, Ohio
Ohio Water Trails Program
Membership
Our members include river enthusiasts from all walks of life. Members can choose a level of involvement. Active members attend monthly meetings and join in list-serve discussions and decision-making. "Supporting" members may choose to receive only annual updates and attend fewer events.
Membership numbers are important and strengthen our voice in decisions that will effect the health of the river for generations to come. The Commission believes that the quality of life in southeast Ohio depends on both economic health and environmental health. The Hocking River valley provides many benefits including wildlife habitat, drinking and agricultural water supplies and opportunities for improving the area's economic health through the promotion of recreational and scenic uses of the river.
The Hocking River should be understood and valued so that development can be planned to be compatible with the river and preserve the benefits it provides to the community.
HRC believes that education is the best way to understand and value the Hocking River.
The most important lesson is that we must be river stewards to protect this vital natural asset. River stewardship is everyone's job: citizens, businesses and government must work together.
Communication, creativity and collaboration are the keys to building links between jobs, communities and the river.
Please take a moment and visit the rest of our website!
| Links to Organizational Members: |
| Hocking Valley Canoe Livery |
| Monday Creek Restoration Project |
