Lakes for Love

Restoring Ohio's local watersheds together

Hands-on volunteerism protecting our shared freshwater resources. Join local families this Saturday to restore native shorelines and build resilient communities across Ohio.

The Interdependence

Healthy waterways and thriving human communities are inseparable. When we restore a shoreline, we mend the social fabric that keeps it clean.

Ohio Watershed Coalition Report

Candid documentary shot of a young volunteer smiling while placing native wetland plants into the muddy shore of an Ohio lake, overcast daylight, authentic 35mm film texture
Candid documentary shot of a young volunteer smiling while placing native wetland plants into the muddy shore of an Ohio lake, overcast daylight, authentic 35mm film texture
/ Measurable restoration

Action along the shorelines

12,000+

Pounds of shoreline debris removed

45 miles

Of protected Ohio waterways

Stewardship is measured in mud, sweat, and clean water. By organizing localized cleanups and planting native wetland species, our teams establish lasting ecological health.

Join the watershed movement

Our lakes depend on the boots we put on the ground. Sign up for an upcoming weekend project in your local watershed.