Ohio Valley Conservation Coalition - OVCC

Ohio Valley Conservation Coalition - OVCC Ohio Valley Conservation Coalition is a non-profit Land Conservation Trust. OVCC engages in the protection of natural areas and other crucial habitats.

Ohio Valley Conservation Coalition is an IRS recognized 501c3 non-profit Land Conservation Trust established in 2010. We engage in the protection and restoration of natural areas, wetlands, and riparian corridors (streams), through the purchase of properties or conservation easements. We do this by obtaining grant funds to purchase land in fee, or easements on lands. Those granting entities then r

equire the compliance of the grant application as to the use (or restriction of use) of the land along with the recording of their specific deed restrictions. Due to the nature of what OVCC does, those acquired lands may be eligible for amnesty from property tax assessments. Because of this, we try to again put more back into the community than what we are taking out through helping local governments secure grant funding to help with economic or infrastructure projects, as well as other local organizations for the good of the community. Education is also a priority of the OVCC’s community involvement. We try to be “good partners” whenever we have the opportunity. OVCC also promotes responsible hunting, youth and handicapped outdoor sports, along with partnerships between the hunting and environmental communities.

Rookery on one of our protected areas. Photo credit: Dr Jill Neff.
03/22/2021

Rookery on one of our protected areas. Photo credit: Dr Jill Neff.

The bike path project off Veterans Drive in Jackson OH has begun. This is an effort between OVCC and the City of Jackso...
09/26/2019

The bike path project off Veterans Drive in Jackson OH has begun. This is an effort between OVCC and the City of Jackson. Once completed, plans are to turn the property over to the city as part of the Eddie Jones Park and existing bike path.

Prothonotary Warbler project and research through the University of Rio Grande Wildlife Biology program. Going into th...
05/19/2019

Prothonotary Warbler project and research through the University of Rio Grande Wildlife Biology program. Going into the 3rd year. More and more utilization of the nesting tubes.

Creek and wetland restoration showing it’s diverse results already. Also one of the basswood seedlings planted in the f...
05/06/2019

Creek and wetland restoration showing it’s diverse results already. Also one of the basswood seedlings planted in the floodplain. The Jack in the Pulpit looking over a vernal pool.

Plenty to see if you have an hour to take your kids outside. Scavenger hunt WITH their electronic devices by photos!
04/13/2019

Plenty to see if you have an hour to take your kids outside. Scavenger hunt WITH their electronic devices by photos!

In an agreement with the University of Rio Grande, there have been multi-year amphibian studies through spring and fall ...
04/08/2019

In an agreement with the University of Rio Grande, there have been multi-year amphibian studies through spring and fall trapping in vernal pools. Several species of salamanders have been trapped, identified, and released back into their environment on Keystone Furnace Wetland Preserve. These spotted salamanders are just a small sampling. We are proud to be involved in the next generation of professionals in environmental studies.

Took a stroll around at Buckeye Swamp yesterday. Checking out the creek restoration area. Planted 200-225 trees to cre...
04/08/2019

Took a stroll around at Buckeye Swamp yesterday. Checking out the creek restoration area. Planted 200-225 trees to create some thermal breaks, additional genetics to a pawpaw grove area, a few bald cypress in some wetland areas to help with potential erosion along with some willow live stakes. Found several toads in a verbal pool. Early spring flowers are in bloom on some south facing slopes. It’s rejuvenation time for nature. Allot going on if you take the time.

Signs of Spring and amphibian activity. This was a vernal pool that was created from Buckeye Creek restoration.
03/23/2019

Signs of Spring and amphibian activity. This was a vernal pool that was created from Buckeye Creek restoration.

Fall in Buckeye Swamp. Restoration of creek channel is “healing” well. Beautiful time of year.
10/29/2018

Fall in Buckeye Swamp. Restoration of creek channel is “healing” well. Beautiful time of year.

Pollinators working hard today at the Buckeye Swamp experimental habitat area.
09/13/2018

Pollinators working hard today at the Buckeye Swamp experimental habitat area.

Several monarchs flying around the milkweed in the terraced contour planting’s today.
08/28/2018

Several monarchs flying around the milkweed in the terraced contour planting’s today.

University of Rio Grande Wildlife Professor Dr Don Althoff with a student assistant out taking drone videography of the ...
07/06/2018

University of Rio Grande Wildlife Professor Dr Don Althoff with a student assistant out taking drone videography of the Buckeye Creek and Swamp restoration. Vegetation is advancing nicely with several high water events already this year.

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Jackson, OH
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