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. via Zoom. Meetings are open to the public, please consider joining us. Meeting schedules are subject to change; contact us at olentangyriverwatershed@gmail.com with questions or for the Zoom link.
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
Our mission is to work in partnership with farming, urban and other local communities 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.
17th Annual Olentangy Watershed Forum (Virtual)
The Olentangy Watershed Alliance is proud to partner again with several stakeholders to hold the Annual Olentangy Watershed Forum on October 22nd from 8 AM to noon. Ohio Wesleyan University will be the host and MC through the Zoom platform. The virtual event will be...
First Virtual NOW Festival July 18, 2020
The City of Delaware Public Utilities Department held its Annual Northern Olentangy Watershed Festival on July 18, 2020 but took a virtual route due to COVID-19. Local partners helped to bring the experience of the Olentangy River right to your living room with...
Soil Health Workshop
The Nature Conservancy and Be the Change for Clean Water are partnering to host a Soil Health Workshop on March 10, 2020 from 11am to 2 pm. RSVP by contacting the Morrow Soil and Water Conservation District office at 419-946-7923.
POSTPONED: Delaware State Park Clean-up and Tree Planting: 50th Anniversary of Earth Day Program
**DUE TO THE ONGOING COVID-19 SITUATION, OWA HAS POSTPONED THIS EVENT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. ALL PARTNERS FULLY INTEND TO HOLD THE EVENT AT ANOTHER TIME. CHECK BACK HERE FOR DETAILS.** OWA, the Delaware State Park, Keep Delaware County Beautiful, the City of Delaware...