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Harmful Algal Blooms
ORSANCO developed a Harmful Algal Bloom Monitoring (HAB), Response and Communications Plan for the Ohio River. (Available under Files.) EPA, in partnership with ORSANCO, recently developed an app to predict…
Life Below The Water Line
…to highlight the diversity of fish sustained by the Ohio River Basin and its tributaries as well as the importance of protecting our great natural resource. 2024 Event Calendar …
2024 Ohio River Basin Day on the Hill
2024 Ohio River Basin Day on the Hill Event May 16, 2024 The 2024 Ohio River Basin Day on the Hill will be held at 8am in the Russell Senate…
Microplastics
…is why it is so popular today. It is the most commonly found type of debris in surface waters worldwide-including ponds, rivers, and oceans. Certain cosmetics, furniture, containers, appliances, packaging,…
Application
Apply Today! ORSANCO’s Life Below the Waterline Mobile Aquarium program is currently accepting applications. Please read the Aquarium Requirements and Application Guidelines prior to submitting an application. Preference is given…
Pool Assessments
Each year, the ORSANCO Biological Survey Crews sample fish, macroinvertebrates and water quality parameters in selected pools. Data from these pool surveys is assessed and an assessment is prepared for…
ORSANCO Events
…Scroll to bottom of the page to view and download the event flyer. General Public From 3pm-6pm, the event will be open to the general public and free of charge….
Fish Consumption Advisories (FCAs)
…River composite fish tissue samples, comprising 35 species, spanning the years 1983-Present day. Samples are collected annually from probabilistic pool surveys and fixed station locations, as well as special studies…
Per-and Polyfluorinated Substances – PFAS
…ORSANCO completed a broad scan survey that tested for 97 pollution control standards- priority pollutants and 40 PFAS as emerging contaminants of concern in each of two rounds at three…