Save the Date: October 30 & 31, 2024 Join us for an insightful two-day event at the Hilton Columbus at Easton, where leading voices from agencies, businesses, and the industry will delve into the latest federal and state policy issues impacting Clean Water Act permitting, water quality, habitat restoration, and land development across Ohio. Event […]

The Stream + Wetlands (S+W) Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of six scholarships for the 2024-25 academic year. The awarded funds will be applied to the recipients’ college educational expenses. The scholarship application process and funds are managed by the Fairfield County Foundation (FCF), a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to enhancing the quality of […]

Mariola is the newest addition to the Stream + Wetlands Foundation, starting with us in April 2024 as a Biologist. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Biology from Beloit College and a Master’s in Environment & Natural Resources from The Ohio State University. Prior to joining the S+W team, Mariola was a […]

Being able to identify soils on our sites is an essential component to determining where wetlands occur. We are so grateful to have been able to host and learn from Certified Professional Soil Scientist, Frank Gibbs along with Jeff Lapp and Brian Cooley at our 2024 hydric soils training! Thank you to all our attendees […]

On March 27, 2024, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) issued three final #rules aimed to improve and strengthen implementation of the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Generally, these revised #regulations will affect the methods by which the Service classifies and lists species, designates critical habitat, conducts interagency coordination, evaluates reasonable and prudent measures, including third-party mitigation options, and how threatened […]

Start Date: Summer 2024 Length of Internship: 12+/- weeks Schedule: 4/10 work schedule Work Location: Columbus, OH area Compensation: $20 to $25 per hour depending on education and prior work experience Application deadline: March 1, 2024, or until filled Overview: Stream + Wetlands Foundation (S+W) offers paid summer internships to candidates interested in ecological restoration […]

Applications will be available starting December 1st, 2023 for the Stream + Wetlands Foundation scholarships for the 2024-2025 academic year. The scholarship fund is held and managed by the Fairfield County Foundation (FCF), a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to enhancing the quality of life and economic viability of the Fairfield County community. Applications and a letter […]

Stream + Wetlands Foundation is excited to announce the regulatory approval of our Hemlock Swamp Wetland Mitigation Bank in Ashtabula County, Ohio. The 147-acre site is located in the Grand River watershed (HUC 04110004) and will generate forested and non-forested wetland mitigation credits that can be used for Section 404/401 and Ohio isolated wetland permits. The […]