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OWA Tackles the Delaware Run with Sustainable OWU

OWA Tackles the Delaware Run with Sustainable OWU

OWA and OWU Tackle Delaware Run      Taking advantage of a 70 degree day and a break in the spring flow, the Olentangy Watershed Alliance (OWA), OWU’s Sustainability Task Force student group, the City of Delaware and Keep Delaware County Beautiful gathered at the bank...

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Olentangy River Festival is Back!

The 8th Annual Olentangy River Festival (formerly the NOW Festival) is back! Let us know you are coming on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/events/618395232884635?ref=newsfeed Join us for the 8th Annual Olentangy River Festival (formerly the NOW Festival)!This is an...

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Who We Are

The Olentangy Watershed Alliance (OWA) was formed in April 1999 and is a 501(c)(3). OWA’s primarily involved in the watershed south of the Delaware Dam spanning down to the southern limits of the City of Delaware. OWA typically meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 10 a.m. at 225 Cherry Street Delaware, OH. Meetings are open to the public, please consider joining us. Meetings and locations are subject to change, contact us at olentangyriverwatershed@gmail.com with questions. 

OWA is governed by a Board of Directors who operate according to OWA’s bylaws and make decisions based on a majority vote, although consensus is sought.

Mission
The mission of the Olentangy Watershed Alliance (OWA) is to work in partnership with all people to understand, appreciate and responsibly use the Olentangy River, its tributaries and watershed.

Vision
To encourage the responsible use and stewardship of the Olentangy River Watershed by partnering with local communities and stakeholders while providing public outreach and citizen opportunity to enhance and preserve the watersheds natural integrity, biodiversity, water quality, scenic beauty, and recreational value.