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3528 N. High St., Ste. F Columbus, OH 43214
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The FLOW Mission

Keep the Olentangy River
and its tributaries clean
and safe for all to enjoy,
through public education,
volunteer activities, and
coordination with local
decision-makers.
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Events and Programs

Tree Plantings

A Valuable Resource

Earth Day tree planting at the Ohio

School for the Deaf. In 2014 over 1,600
trees were planted with the help of 225
volunteers. In 2015, 185 volunteers
planted 2125
seedling trees
and 40 larger
trees.

State Scenic River

Drinking water source

Wildlife: 188 species of birds, 14

species of mussels, and 54 species
of fish

Recreation: Paddling, hiking, cycling, camping, fishing, and bird

watching

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Lower Olentangy River

The 32-mile section of the Olentangy River that
begins at the Delaware Dam in Delaware County
and runs south to the confluence with the Scioto
River in the City of Columbus.

Watershed
The land area that drains to a specific body of
surface water such as a stream, river, lake or
ocean. Everything that occurs in a watershed has
either a positive or negative effect on the health
of its river.

Multiple other
tree plantings
throughout the
year.

Adopt-A-Pond
Continue improving more ponds in the
Olentangy watershed. This includes trees,
other vegetation, nutrient control and
other factors that lead to healthy, clean
water.

Invasive Species Removal

In 2015 FLOW will be removing invasive
plants from a large forested area at
Camp Mary Orton. Each year FLOW
removes invasive species at different
parks along the Olentangy River.

River Cleanups
Removes trash from and around rivers.
Cleanups will be scheduled and listed on
FLOWs website
More events/programs can be found
online
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Your River

Threats
Storm water runoff - In urban areas,
water flows through storm sewers to our
rivers and streams where it causes erosion, flooding, and contamination. As
storm water travels it can also pick up
oil, antifreeze, fertilizer, and bacteria.

What can you do?

Reduce use of pesticides and fertilizers

Plant native vegetation

Reduce impervious surfaces like

asphalt and cement

Capture rain water to use in your

yard or garden

Join FLOW to learn more