Beautiful weather ✓Great partners ✓Wetland restoration project ribbon cutting ✓ Talk about a recipe for an outstanding #EarthDay! S+W was excited to celebrate the completion of the Red Barn Wetland Restoration Project this morning with The Dawes Arboretum and Microsoft. These restored wetlands will help to improve water quality and wildlife habitat in Licking County […]

This past year brought muddy boots, cold mornings, and real progress for Ohio’s streams and wetlands. We saw habitat rebound, partnerships grow, and people show up to do the hard work that actually makes a difference. Huge thanks to our volunteers, partners, landowners, and supporters who helped turn plans into functioning ecosystems. Here’s to another […]

USEPA and US Army Corps of Engineers have issued the 2025 proposed redefinition of Waters of the United States (WOTUS). This rule determines what waterbodies are subject to the federal Clean Water Act. The proposed definition attempts to align the rule with the Supreme Court’s 2023 decision in Sackett v. EPA. Notably, the definition incorporates […]

Stream + Wetlands Foundation‘s biologists Chelsea Lamb Keefer and Joshua Anzalone presented yesterday at the 2025 Society for Ecological Restoration (SER)‘s International Conference in Denver, Colorado. Their talk focused on a wetland restoration project completed by S+W at The Dawes Arboretum in partnership with Dawes and Microsoft and was part of a larger session evaluating […]

A big thank you to our attendees -and- to instructors Frank Gibbs, Brian Cooley, and Reed Johnson for leading an engaging and informative class. It was a great opportunity to sharpen field skills, connect with colleagues, and explore the Arboretum’s unique landscapes.

 Early Bird Registration Open now! Check out registration and conference details on the below website. https://www.2025oswpc.com Register today for the 2nd Annual Ohio Surface Water Policy Conference, Wednesday, October 29 and Thursday, October 30, Westerville Renaissance Hotel! Hosted by the Stream + Wetlands Foundation, Davey Resource Group, Roetzel, ADS, and the Ohio Water Partnership, this two-day event will bring together thought leaders […]

Registration is now open for Stream + Wetlands Foundation’s 2025 Hydric Soils Training Class! Join us on September 9 & 10, 2025, at The Dawes Arboretum for this hands-on, field-based training. We’re excited to welcome back Frank Gibbs, PWS, CPSS, CPSC, as our esteemed instructor. 📲 Scan the QR code to register

Spring is here, and so is the Rolling Hills Meadow wetland restoration project! The Stream+Wetlands Foundation is thrilled to collaborate with Dawes Arboretum, the Society for Ecological Restoration (SER), and Microsoft’s Datacenter Community Affairs team to restore this wetland complex in Licking County, Ohio. Wetlands play a crucial role in preserving Ohio’s incredible aquatic ecosystems […]