Ohio River

Ludlow-Bromley Yacht Club 'Looks Like A Total Loss' After Barge Strike

By • Oct 2, 2019
Michael Monks / The River City News

The Ludlow-Bromley Yacht Club appears to be a total loss after a barge drifted toward it and ultimately crashed into it early Wednesday morning.

Officials Issue Warning Over Algal Bloom In Ohio River

By • Sep 23, 2019
Bill Rinehart / WVXU

Updated: Monday, 1:12 p.m.

On Friday, a green-ish scum began forming in places along the banks of the Ohio River. At the time, the executive director of the Ohio River Valley Sanitation Commission (ORSANCO) wasn't concerned, but that changed this weekend. 

What It's Like To Swim The Ohio River

By • Sep 3, 2019
ohio river swim
Courtesy of the Great Ohio River Swim

The Bill Keating, Jr. Great Ohio River Swim – the only open water swim to cross the Ohio and back – takes place Sunday, Sept. 22. It's a rare opportunity for a swim across the river under controlled conditions. The Ohio will be closed to all barge and power boat traffic during the event.

After 13-Year Absence, Riverboats Race Again On Ohio River

By • Jul 15, 2019
Courtesy / American Queen Steamboat Company

Two paddlewheel boats from the Louisville area are coming to Cincinnati for the first riverboat race in the area in more than 13 years. The American Duchess and the American Queen face the Belle of Cincinnati at 3 p.m. Monday at the Purple People Bridge.

Jim Beam Bourbon Spill Enters Ohio River, Leaving Trail Of Dead Fish Behind

By Ryan Van Velzer • Jul 9, 2019

A massive slug of Jim Beam bourbon from last week’s warehouse fire entered the Ohio River on Monday after traveling more than 20 miles down the Kentucky River, according to the latest from Kentucky’s Energy and Environment Cabinet.

The plume is expected to hug the shoreline and dilute as it enters the Ohio River where it could continue to pose a limited threat to fish and other aquatic life, said John Mura, cabinet spokesman.

“The plume, which is about 23 miles long, entered the Ohio River very early this morning and began dissipating,” Mura said.

From FEMA To ORSANCO: This Week's Top Stories

By • Jun 7, 2019
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Jim Nolan / WVXU

This week FEMA investigators are in Ohio trying to assess the damage caused by tornadoes that hit the state Memorial Day. The National Weather Service confirmed 21 tornadoes struck in the state, damaging thousands of homes, apartments and commercial buildings.

ORSANCO Approves Change To Water Quality Standard Protocols

By • Jun 6, 2019
Bill Rinehart / WVXU

States in the Ohio River basin will be able to choose whether or not to follow pollution control standards set by the Ohio River Water Sanitation Commission. ORSANCO's board of directors approved the change at a meeting in Covington Thursday morning.

Public Comment Welcome At Thursday Meeting Of ORSANCO Directors

By • Jun 5, 2019
Bill Rinehart / WVXU

The directors of the Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission are meeting in Covington this week to plan for the future. The board has been considering a change to water quality standards for more than a year, and could make a decision at Thursday's meeting.

Bunbury Music Festival Adjusts For Mother Nature

By • May 30, 2019
bunbury cvg stage
Bill Rinehart / WVXU

One of the stages at Bunbury is moving. The CVG stage is normally set up at the bottom of the Serpentine Wall, but with the Ohio River expected to rise four feet by Sunday, it's being relocated to higher ground.

A Review Of The Ohio River Plan ORSANCO Is Floating

By • Apr 5, 2019
ohio river
Pete Rightmire / WVXU

The Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission (ORSANCO) is considering a new plan on water quality for the Ohio River. A previous plan, issued last year, would have reduced ORSANCO's oversight and allowed states to regulate discharges into the river.

ORSANCO Sets Dates For River Standards Hearings

By • Mar 6, 2019
Bill Rinehart / WVXU

The commission that sets standards for pollution in the Ohio River has been considering dropping those standards, but will accept more public comment before making a decision. The Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission (ORSANCO) has two webinars and three public hearings scheduled.

Ohio River Body Proposes Revised Pollution Control Plan

By • Feb 14, 2019
Ann Thompson / WVXU

The Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission (ORSANCO) is considering a new plan on water quality for the Ohio River, which is not as drastic as the first. Initially, the group had proposed eliminating pollution control standards and instead rely entirely on states to regulate discharges into the river.

Ohio River To Crest Sooner, Lower Than Earlier Expected

By • Feb 12, 2019
Bill Rinehart / WVXU

The Ohio River won't crest as high or as late as first thought. The National Weather Service now expects the highpoint to be 55.5 feet in Cincinnati at about 7 p.m. Tuesday. Hamilton County Emergency Management Director Nick Crossley says earlier predictions were above 56 feet.

ORSANCO Punts on Decision to Eliminate Water Quality Standards for the Ohio River

By Brittany Patterson • Oct 5, 2018

A multi-state commission charged with protecting the Ohio River decided Thursday to postpone a decision to dramatically alter pollution controls.

The Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission, or ORSANCO, has been considering a proposal that would reduce its oversight of water pollution control standards along the Ohio River. The proposal, called "option 2" would eliminate the body's water pollution control standards for industrial and municipal wastewater discharges into the river.

Clean Water Standards For Ohio River Have Allies In Hamilton County

By • Oct 1, 2018
Bill Rinehart / WVXU

Hamilton County commissioners are opposed to a change in river quality standards.

The board said so in a resolution as the Ohio River Sanitation Commission considers an update to standards for the Ohio River. The update would bring ORSANCO's standards in line with EPA Clean Water Act.

Here's Your Chance To Swim Across The Ohio River

By Dan Hurley • Sep 10, 2018
ohio river swim
Courtesy Great Ohio River Swim

The Bill Keating, Jr. Great Ohio River Swim takes place Sunday, September 23. Participants enter the water at the Serpentine Wall, swim across the river to Newport and then back, finishing at the Public Landing – a total distance of about 900 meters.

ORSANCO Public Comment Period On Ohio River Pollution Standards Ends Monday

By • Aug 20, 2018
ohio river
Bill Rinehart / WVXU

People concerned with Ohio River pollution have until midnight on Monday to weigh in on proposed standard changes.

Preview Paddlefest 2018

By Dan Hurley • Jul 31, 2018
paddlefest
Courtesy Paddlefest

The 17th Ohio River Paddlefest takes place this Saturday, August 4. Recognized as the largest paddling event in the United States, the 2018 Paddlefest will bring more than 2,000 people from 20-plus states to Cincinnati to celebrate the beauty and recreational benefits of the Ohio River.

Why Is A Local Aquarium Making The Rounds In Chicago?

By • Jul 16, 2018
Courtesy Shedd Aquarium

An Ohio River education and watchdog group is loaning its mobile exhibit to Chicago's Shedd Aquarium for the summer.

Expert Tips To Enjoy The Ohio River Safely This Summer

By Dan Hurley • May 22, 2018
ohio river safety
Pete Rightmire / WVXU

Each year thousands of recreational boaters enjoy our stretch of the Ohio River. But boaters out on the water for fun have to share the river with commercial traffic, typically towboats that, with their barges, can reach up to 1,200-feet long – more than the length of an aircraft carrier.

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